Name of the children's story or fairy tale upon which your trial will be based. Who are the major characters? What was the incident that will go to trial? *%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AType of case - Civil or Criminal? Explain which and why. *%0D%0A1 point%0D%0A%0D%0AEvidence that the defense attorney will introduce, including witnesses:%0D%0A1 point%0D%0A%0D%0AJury's verdict: Tell how the jury finds in the civil or criminal case and justify the verdict. How was the burden of proof met or not met? *%0D%0A1 point
The children's story upon which the trial will be based is "Jack and the Beanstalk." The major characters are Jack, the giant, and Jack's mother.
The incident that will go to trial is when Jack climbs the beanstalk and steals from the giant's castle, including the golden hen and the harp.
Type of case: Criminal
The case is a criminal case because Jack committed theft when he took the golden hen and the harp from the giant's castle without permission.
Evidence that the defense attorney will introduce, including witnesses:
- Jack's mother will testify that they were poor and struggling to survive, which is why Jack felt justified in stealing from the giant.
- Jack will testify that he only took the items to help his family and did not mean to harm the giant.
- The giant's testimony that Jack trespassed on his property and stole his belongings.
Jury's verdict:
The jury finds Jack guilty of theft in the criminal case. The burden of proof is met because the evidence presented shows that Jack did unlawfully take the golden hen and harp without permission. Despite Jack's intentions to help his family, he still committed a crime by stealing from the giant. The jury believes that Jack should face the consequences for his actions.