On December 6, 2007, the Criminal Law & Procedures class at the Eagan campus of Rasmussen College held a simulation of an actual murder trial that took place in Dakota County, MN in 2002.

This process is known as a mock trial.

The purpose of a mock trial is to gain real-life experience of participating at each step of a murder trial, from investigation to verdict. It brings to light the difficulties and challenges of trying a criminal case.

It also allows students to experience the trial process from all perspectives.

The following is feedback from the participants.