This paper is based upon students' reading of the book, Eligible for Execution. After reading the book, select two of the many decisions that counsel were required to make during their handling of this capital murder case. More specifically, you are required to select one major decision made by any of the attorneys representing Daryl Atkins and one decision made by the prosecutors in this case and, with respect to each:

1)Identify and explain that decision.

2)Explain why the decision was made.

3)Was this a decision that was significant to the outcome of the case?

4)Describe who else was involved in the decision-makingprocess?

5)Explain the what problem facing the parties when the decision was made?

6)Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the choice they made; and

7)Explain whether the decision you chose was, in your opinion, a good or bad decision andbe sure to clearly state your criteria for what constitutes a "good" or "bad "decision.

In explaining whether the decision was good or bad, consider how a different decision might have resulted in a different outcome on that particular issue. Be sure to provide examples with appropriate page references to support your answer.