Ohio High School Mock Trial: Case Introduction

The history and application of the Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment in the context of property forfeiture resulting from a crime.

Ash Espinosa and Harley Diallo

$80,000

<p>Other illicit sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>conspiracy to commit money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$18,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ash Espinosa was the leader of the money laundering conspiracy and is responsible for the remaining loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>The State has seized more property and funds than what Espinosa owes, and 2) Seizure of the Camaro would violate Espinosa’s Eighth Amendment right against excessive fines.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state bears the threshold burden of proving that Ash Espinosa was the leader of the money laundering conspiracy and is responsible for the remaining $18,500.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The defense bears the burden of proving that seizure of the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would constitute an excessive fine, thus violating their Eighth Amendment rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fact intensive case</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deepen students' understanding of the United States Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be flexible and generous with their understanding throughout the competition process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To have a positive and enjoyable experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seizure of property under the Eighth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ash Espinosa and Harley Diallo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diallo’s Scrap &amp; Sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examining excessive fines in property forfeiture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ohio State Bar Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The responsibility for the remaining loss attributed to each Defendant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state has seized more property and funds than what Espinosa owes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Espinosa's 1967 Chevrolet Camaro</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proving that seizure of the Camaro would violate Espinosa’s Eighth Amendment right against excessive fines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$18,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conspiracy to commit money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Espinosa is solely responsible for the remaining loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of evidence linking Espinosa to the money laundering conspiracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proving that Ash Espinosa was the leader of the money laundering conspiracy and is responsible for the remaining $18,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fact-intensive case requiring careful consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers