my assignment” assumes that the person Montresor is telling his story to turned him over to the police. Montresor’s attorney could argue that his client is insane. The prosecution will claim Montresor knew exactly what he was doing, even planned in advance. write a speech for either lawyer and then role-play on the courtroom stage.”
Write an opening or closing argument for the case.
Remember that you can assume the role of defense attorney or prosecutor. Also note that Montresor must be quite old for its time if 50 years have passed.
Does this have an impact on his sentence?
I need help on this! Please help someone, I don’t know where to start!
I don’t really understand what the mission is.. what is the chase!? and why would a lawyer say his client is crazy if he’s supposed to protect him? The public prosecutor is the lawyer who represents the government. His job is to prove that the accused is guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt. In this case, the prosecution must prove that Montressor is not mad.
The defense lawyer wants to prove that Montressor is insane so that he escapes prison or execution. The United States does not knowingly punish people who are not capable of knowing what they were doing. A madman does not understand or know what he is doing. Usually he is placed in a mental institution for the insane.
This is a real case that can help you understand an insane plea.
You must choose either the defense attorney or the prosecution attorney. Write a speech that expresses this point of view. Thank you for the perfect explanation. You’re welcome. Suppose the person Montresor is telling his story to has turned him over to the police. Montresor’s lawyer will say he’s crazy. The prosecution will argue that Montresor knew exactly what he was doing and even planned the murder in advance. Write a speech for either lawyer and plead your case.