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Jones, Walsh, and Bert have been arrested on suspicion of rape and criminal assault of a 14-year-old girl. As the police investigation unfolds they locate

Jones, Walsh, and Bert have been arrested on suspicion of rape and criminal assault of a 14-year-old girl. As the police investigation unfolds they locate and obtain the statement of Bland, who provides them additional information about Walsh. The evidence the police uncover reveals that there have been three separate assault and rapes of juveniles over a 3-day period.

The prosecutor in the case files charges against Jones, Walsh, and Bert for their acts. Bert hires an attorney to defend him. Bert tells his defense attorney that he did not commit any of the rapes and that he was only present one time with Jones and all he did was hit one of the girls. Bert explains that he can prove this because at the times the other rapes are alleged to have occurred, he was with Mook. Mook is currently out of the country on a mountain climbing trip and will not return for two months.

Shortly after the prosecutor files charges in the case, Bland contacts the prosecutor's office and provides a written statement to the prosecutor that Walsh was not present during any of the rapes.

Discuss the following questions, explaining your answers in detail by analyzing the facts presented and other factors you consider relevant; defining and explaining key legal terms and principles; and citing legal authority (your text and other legal authority) to support your conclusions.

  1. How should the court rule on Bert's motion for severance in the case?
  2. What should the prosecutor do following the statement Bland after charges had been filed against Walsh?
  3. How should the court rule on Bert's motion to continue regarding Mook?

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