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1 Victims’ Rights & Compliance v. Enforcement: An Analysis of the Adnan Syed Case Name Institutional affiliation Course Tutor Date
2 Victims’ Rights & Compliance v. Enforcement: An Analysis of the Adnan Syed Case Brief overview of the facts of the case Hae Min Lee was high school student who disappeared on January 13, 1999. Her body was found weeks later in a shallow grave in Leakin Park, Baltimore. The prosecution alleged that Adnan Syed killed Lee out of jealousy after their breakup. Adnan Syed was also a high school student at the time. He was arrested and charged with Lee's murder based on testimony from a fellow student, Jay Wilds. The student claimed that Syed had confessed to him. Syed was convicted of first-degree murder in 2000 and sentenced to life in prison. Over the years, Adnan Syed and his legal team have pursued multiple avenues for appeal and post- conviction relief. They have raised various issues, including ineffective assistance of counsel, the reliability of cellphone tower evidence and the failure to investigate an alibi witness. Adnan Syed's case has undergone various legal proceedings, including hearings for post- conviction relief and appeals. In 2016, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals granted Syed a new trial, citing ineffective assistance of counsel. However, the State of Maryland appealed the decision. In 2019, the Maryland Court of Appeals reinstated Syed's conviction, overturning the lower court's decision for a new trial. Syed made an appeal at the state’s supreme court. The victim’s family also filed a petition at the court seeking the victims to be given a larger role in the proceedings to challenge evidence and cross-examine witnesses. Syed is a free man as the case proceeds. Whether a reasonable notice was given to Mr. Lee by the Baltimore City Prosecutor In the case, one of the key issues raised by Adnan Syed's legal team was whether he received reasonable notice from the Baltimore City Prosecutor regarding the potential alibi witness, Asia McClain. Asia McClain claimed to have seen Syed at the Woodlawn Public Library around the time of the victim’s disappearance. This provided a potential alibi for him.
3 The question of whether reasonable notice was given to Mr. Lee by the Baltimore City Prosecutor specifically pertains to whether Syed's defense team was properly informed about Asia McClain's potential alibi testimony (Tobia, 2018). If the prosecution had information about Asia McClain's alibi and failed to disclose it to the defense, this could constitute a violation of Syed's constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial. From the case, it is notable that the prosecution failed to disclose Asia McClain's potential alibi testimony in a timely manner to Mr. Lee. To this extent, the inescapable conclusion is that the accused was not given reasonable notice. How a reasonable notice impacts a victim’s ability to be present at a trial or a hearing. A reasonable notice plays a critical role in safeguarding the rights of victims and promoting their meaningful participation in the criminal justice process. It helps ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for victims' interests, while also contributing to the effective administration of justice (Kaplan et al., 2021). There is no doubt that a reasonable notice plays a critical role in impacting a victim’s ability to be present in a trial or a hearing. Firstly, a reasonable notice gives victims adequate time to prepare for their participation in a trial or hearing. This includes arranging for time off from work, making travel arrangements if necessary, and consulting with legal representatives or support persons. Without sufficient notice, victims may be unprepared to participate effectively in the proceedings. Moreover, providing reasonable notice helps minimize disruption to victims' lives and schedules. By giving victims advance notice of trial dates, hearings, and other proceedings, they can plan accordingly and minimize any inconvenience or disruption caused by their participation in the legal process.
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