Defense Attorney: Evidence Collection _____________________________________________ The state of California wants to convict George of 1st degree murder: this means that they will be finding textual evidence to support two main ideas:

1. George had a willingness to kill Lennie he wanted to!

2. Georges plan to do so was premeditated: it was previously thought out! You, on the other hand as Georges attorney must prove that Georges murderous act can be considered justifiable homicide. This means that you need to prove the following:

1. George had intent to kill (you have to admit this to the court), but it was a struggle for him to do so. There was no malicious afterthought!

2. This was not a premeditated act.

3. The circumstances under which Curley would have murdered Lennie would have been much more torturous!

Remember, you will have a chance to listen to the District Attorneys evidence that they have collected this will also help you in your task to prove Georges innocence!

EVIDENCE COLLECTION:

Point to prove:

Evidence

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It was a struggle for George to kill Lennie there was no malicious afterthought

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Point to prove:

Evidence

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This was not a premeditated act.

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Point to prove:

Evidence

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The circumstances under which Curley would have murdered Lennie would have been much more torturous.

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