OUR GUYS  Why did the author write this book?. PICKET FENCES  Law and Justice:How is Justice Defined Through Law?  Procedural Justice  Due Process.

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OUR GUYS  Why did the author write this book?

PICKET FENCES  Law and Justice:How is Justice Defined Through Law?  Procedural Justice  Due Process of Law –Individual rights oriented –Ensure that legal process is correct –What evidence is admissible –Jury applies facts to law as charged (instructed) by judge

OUR GUYS  Story about a crime that took place in a typical suburban American community

….Why did the Author Write This Book?  Why did this happen in this town?  Is there something about Glen Ridge?  Could this happen in your hometown?

What do you think about ….  The perpetrators-are jocks more violent toward women?  The victim-did she consent or was she forced?  The portrayal of sexism  The portrayal of racism

And,  The parents  The school  The police

More Questions to Ponder  Does this situation belong in the Criminal Justice system? (  How does the law deal with sexual offenses?  What is the central question for the trial?  What is the theory and strategy of the prosecution?  What is the theory and strategy of the defense?

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