Trial of George Milton Quiz

1. Legal Terms Quiz Of Mice and Men Trial of George Milton Quiz

2. Directions • Be sure to restate the question as part of your answer. Since some questions have multiple parts, make sure you answer what is asked or only partial credit will be received. You must write in complete sentences.

3. Questions 1-4 of 13 • What does malice of aforethought mean? • What is homicide, and what categories of killing fall within its definition? • When is homicide allowed, which criminal code in our state applies to it, and how does it apply to George Milton? • What is first degree murder,which criminal code in our state defines it, and how does it apply to George Milton?

4. Questions 5-8 of 13 • What is manslaughter, what criminal code applies to it, and how does it apply to George Milton? • What is reasonable doubt and how does it apply to a jury deciding a legal case? • What is mercy killing, and how does it apply to George Milton? • What’s the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder, how are their punishments different, and which one best applies to George Milton?

5. Questions 9-11 of 13 • Describe an actual case where a person killed another person but justified it as a mercy killing. • What is circumstantial evidence and how would it apply to George Milton’s situation? • What’s the difference between manslaughter and second degree murder and which best applies to George Milton?

6. Questions 12-13 of 13 • From your team’s perspective, which law best applies to George Milton’s situation regarding his role in Lennie’s death? • Name three character’s testimony that would best support your case for or against George Milton and briefly paraphrase what they would say.

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