State v. Burns: Case File, Seventh Edition

Down-on-his-luck dad, or hardened gangster? An apprehended robber implicates John Burns as the mastermind and getaway driver in a robbery gone wrong. During an attempted hold-up of his grocery store, owner Ali Aboud pulls a gun from under the counter and fires at the robber, Lauren Jones. The bullet misses Jones but hits and kills Aboud’s wife, Rachel. Jones is arrested at the scene of the robbery and works out a plea deal with the State in return for his testimony. The State alleges defendant John Burns planned the grocery store robbery, took Jones to the store in what was to be the getaway car, but fled, leaving Jones inside, when he heard a gunshot. Burns faces two felony counts: armed robbery for his alleged participation in the holdup and felony murder for Mrs. Aboud’s death. New to the 7th Edition: Social media evidence Cell phone evidence Color exhibits available to download and use in trial Professors and students will benefit from: A compact and accessible case file Practice in all forms of examination including impeachment, rehabilitation and adverse witness examination Three witnesses for each side allows for flexibility and strategic decision-making