The Crime and the Court Case Please read the following description of a hypothetical crime.

Be sure to read all of the information presented carefully. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. Description of the Crime: On Friday, May 12, 2006, at approximately 3 p.m., the owner of a small grocery store was confronted by a man who demanded money from the cash register. The owner immediately handed $110 to the robber, who took the money and started walking away. Suddenly, the robber turned and fired two shots at the owner and his five-year-old granddaughter who was standing behind the counter. Both victims died instantly. Two hours later, the police arrested a suspect and charged him with robbery and murder. Summary of Arguments Presented by the Prosecution

1) A clerk who was in the store during the robbery testified that he saw the defendant
shoot the two victims. 2) The robber ran into the same apartment house in which the defendant lives 3) $123 was found in the defendant's room 4) Traces of ammonia used to clean the floor of the store were found on the defendant's shoes. 5) Chemical tests to determine whether a person has gun powder on his hands from firing a gun indicated that there was some possibility that the defendant had fired a gun during the same day. Summary of Arguments Presented by the Defense 1) The defendant testified that he did not commit the crime. 2) The defendant testified that the money found in the room was his savings from two months. 3) The defendant testified that the ammonia traces on his shoes could have been obtained at a different place because he worked as a janitor 4) The apartment building was very large with multiple units

5) The defendant testified that he had never fired a gun in his life. 6) The defense testified that the clerk, who claimed to have identified the defendant, was extremely nearsighted and that the illumination level in the store at the time of the shooting was very poor. After reading information about this case, please answer the following questions: What is your gender: What is your age: I have served on a jury: Female 18-30 Yes No Male (Please circle one) 31-50 51+ (Please circle one)

(Please circle one)

Based on the evidence, do you think the defendant is guilty? In other words, if you had to return a verdict, would it be Yes (guilty) or No (not guilty). Yes No (Please circle one)

Based on the evidence, which rating best expresses your opinion about the defendant's guilt or innocence? Please circle the answer that best describes your opinion. Even if you answer No to the question above, you may have still not be fully convinced that the defendant is Not Guilty, but there is reasonable doubt. Similarly, you may answer Yes to the above question and not be 100% convinced of the defendants guilt; however, you believe that guilt is beyond reasonable doubt. Please circle the answer that best describes your opinion. Innocent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Guilty

Based on the evidence, what punishment would be most appropriate for this defendant? Circle one: 1) No punishment -- the defendant was definitely not guilty of any crime 2) Imprisonment for up to 25 years 3) Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole 4) Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole 5) Death by lethal injection Briefly describe the evidence that was MOST important in making your decisions in this case. Use the space below to explain your rationale.