http://victimorvillain.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] victimorvillain.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-09-12 02:14 am
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Criminal Justice [1st Period, Tuesday

"Good morning," V greeted quietly from the shadows when everyone had arrived. "Today we shall discuss the Judicial system of the United States, as well as due process."

He continued on in a low voice for a few minutes, hitting high points like the Miranda warning, trial by jury and the fifth amendment to the United States' Constitution, and stressing the fact that while their homes may be found in other places, the States is their home for the time being and thus is the system with which to chiefly concern themselves.

"However," V continued, "there are very definitely two sides to the law, and at least two parties to consider. Hence...we're going to engage in an activity."

He gestured expansively. "One half of you will be criminals who have been apprehended for a crime of your choosing. The rest of you will be the arresting officers, of sorts. Accused students? You are to attempt to escape arrest via whatever means necessary - nonviolent, please, but lying, cheating, conniving, negotiating...all of these are encouraged. And arrestors? You are to be fair, but stand by your principles and do your best to keep them from escaping, please."

He glanced at the roster for scarcely a second before saying, "If your surname, or only name if you have a single name, ends in an N or an R, you are a criminal. The rest of you are officers. Please pair up."

[Wait for OCD, plz OCD up! I am crashing very soon, will be around late morning/early afternoon EDT and then steadily through the day. But this is pretty much student/student interaction, so have fun, guys.

ETA: Due to various things, we're shorter on cops than we are on robbers. So extra robbers, please team up, or crash a thread to help one of the others escape. My apologies for apparently not being able to count or something.]

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-09-12 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Everything you say blah blah blah? Well, um. Everything you say is recorded by the person arresting you and if you admit to anything during the rest, or cuss out the officers, it will shown as evidence against you."
can_be_more: (smile at your god damn wedding!aeryn)

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[personal profile] can_be_more 2006-09-12 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"I haven't done any of those things," Aeryn tries, and there's a reason she just sticks to violence in cases like this.

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-09-12 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh huh. Well, it's just a warning so if you do, you are aware of what you're doing." Yes, Alanna realizes that sentance goes in a circle. "And you're still under arrest."
can_be_more: (smile at your god damn wedding!aeryn)

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[personal profile] can_be_more 2006-09-13 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Aeryn shakes her head. "Still don't get it. Sorry."

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Alanna grumbled. "Can't I just challenge you to a duel? Or knock you out?"
can_be_more: (smile at your god damn wedding!aeryn)

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[personal profile] can_be_more 2006-09-13 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, you could, but that would only lead to me claiming police brutality unless I'm physically resisting arrest. I should stop watching television."

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes please. Because I am completely lost here."
can_be_more: (smile at your god damn wedding!aeryn)

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[personal profile] can_be_more 2006-09-13 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
"If that's accurate, there's something seriously wrong with how arrests are carried out. Unless it's just some sort of tactical process to get stupid people off the streets."

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-09-13 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Alanna snorted. "And that's a bad thing how?"
can_be_more: (smile at your god damn wedding!aeryn)

Re: Pair up! [09/12/06]

[personal profile] can_be_more 2006-09-13 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Aeryn smiles a little. "I didn't say that part was."