Utilize the IRAC method in theMinnesota v. Dickersoncase

JUDICIAL HISTORY

Explain where the case has been and what occurred at each level of the court before the case arrived at its current status.

FACTS

Elucidate the facts pertaining to the case: the who, what, when, where, why and how of the case.

ISSUES

What are the legal issues that need to be determined?

RULES

What statutes, ordinances, rules, cases, etc. are binding or persuasive to the current case?

ANALYSIS

The legal analysis portion of the brief applies the facts to relevant law. This is the lengthiest portion of the brief.

CONCLUSION

The summation/result of the application of the facts and law. The ruling that the court made in the present matter..