I'm doing a mock trial on the trial of King Louis XVI. I'm the defense, and I was wondernig what would be some good points/documents I could bring up to prove he was innocent? Or to counter what the prosecution might bring up.
Also, why was he tried for treason? What did he do wrong? Besides the fact that he was caught fleeing from his country.
Thank you!
2006-09-30 18:41:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Try the wikipedia and other encyclopedia entries about Louis XVI. You will have an uphill battle, so knowing the facts of your client's reign and what he did for his people that either would exculpate him or at least mitigate a death sentence would be important. Also, practice at being the prosecution. What would you bring up to get a guilty verdict and and a death sentence? Then try to marshall arguments based on the facts of his case to counter those arguments. Good luck.
2006-09-30 19:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋