Discerning relevant evidence is an important government function. The prosecution has the duty to turn over exculpatory evidence to the defense in criminal prosecutions.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 2-3 pages:
  • Brief the following cases:
    • Brady v. Maryland
    • Giglio v. United States
  • Your case briefs should follow the format below:
    • Title: Title of the selected case
    • Facts: Summary of the events, court timeline, evidence, and so forth
    • Issues: Issues that were present in this case
    • Decisions: The court’s decision and the conclusion to the case
    • Reasoning: The rationale behind the final decision
    • Dissenting opinions: Any dissenting opinions, and an explanation of what they were and why they were raised
  • Address the following questions:
    • What is relevant evidence? Explain in detail.
    • What is exculpatory evidence? Explain in detail.
      • What is the importance of exculpatory evidence during trial?
      • Read and discuss Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States regarding this issue.
      • Provide any further examples that you feel are appropriate.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.