Try not to get the defendant the GUILTY death-sentence.

Crime: Murder, 1st degree

Case Description: Cymric Chartreux and Paul Slynx were friends and co-workers in the armed services. Before the murder, Paul had been called to Cymric's apartment. It appeared there was an argument over something, as shouting could be heard by the neighbors. Suddenly, Paul left, and only made it part of the way across the street from Cymric's apartment when a single gunshot was fired at, and killing, Paul. The victim, Paul Slynx, had been murdered by a single shot. Officials would discredit the murder's authenticity as the murder weapon was a handgun and the shot was from over 30 feet to a moving target, except scope was found and defendant has military training, and all the current evidence fits.

Real Events: Cymric and Paul had been working undercover to bust an illegal arms trade. They had just given up, but had managed to find on vital piece of evidence: Jinx. It was a new robot and AI system that the G.A.T.O. Corp. had developed. It was originally just the test body for a new atomized killing machine, developed to be able to use weapons, and also conceal weapons about the size of the handgun inside a compartment on it’s underside. Pero Gato knew they had it, but waited until the right time to steal it back. However, he became paranoid with what the two knew, and so reprogrammed Jinx to drop the scope and receipt inside the apartment and shoot Paul, throwing suspicions on Cymric. Just to Gato’s luck, Paul had called to come over to Cymrics to talk about finding Jinx, and they eventually got into an argument, Cymric wanting to keep it like a pet, and Paul saying that they should recover it and turn it in for investigation. After the argument ended, Paul left, and Cymric went over to type up his LOST PET FLIER. At this point, the reprogrammed Jinx made his way from where Gato had planted him, behind the couch, and quickly found Cymrick's gun. Cymric was close to finishing his flier, only to hear a gunshot. Jinx had fired, dropped the gun upon the floor next to the window, and fled to back behind the couch, where he was recovered by investigators. When Cymric ran out to his dead friend, Gato made his way to Cymric's apartment to find the computer detailing the lost machine-pet, and so started to delete it, only to quickly escape halfway through once he heard the sound of the police sirens. The second part of the reprogramming Gato had added was to tell a fabricated story, on how Cymric had been getting very angry about his friend Paul dating his girlfriend. However, Paul was happily married to a woman out-of state, and Cymric was single, so this caused a big contradiction in the testimony, as they didn’t have the time to find a girl to go steady with and travel around the country.

Victim data: Paul A. Slynx, Male, age 38. Friend of Cymric Chartreux

Suspect data: Cymric (Ricky) Chartreux, Male, age 42. A colleague of the victim, engaged in argument with the victim before crime occurred.

Reason for suspicion: Murder weapon was found in his apartment, recently fired. Had his prints on it, and was registered to him.
Account from witness near the entrance to Paul's apartment complex during murder. Investigation determined reverse angle of trajectory, and determined that the bullet fired originated from Paul's window. Final evidence (Military-grade scope found attached to weapon) makes investigators believe the murder was planned.

Crime scene: Cymric's Apartment - A three room apartment. The main room has a big window facing the street, a couch by the left wall while facing the window. The bedroom, located on the right wall, facing the window, has the bed, computer, and a small window and. The third room is a bathroom, and connects from the bedroom. THe apartment complex is up to six stories, with Cymric's being on the third floor, facing the street. The entrance opens to the reception desk, which is watched the Manager. Victim was walking away form entrance, heading for the sidewalk across the street.

Evidence List:
-Attorney's Badge: 'Nobody would believe I was an Attorney without this,' is inscribed in the back of it. Must be the motto.
-Ricky's "M1911A1 Colt" pistol (Murder Weapon): Fired Once. Registered to the defendant, and has the defendant's finger prints on it.
-Bullet: Was found inside the victim. Ballistics markings match that of the defendants handgun.
-Autopsy Report: Death caused by single bullet to the head from 30-40 feet away. Ballistics from bullet match defendants weapon.
-Special Scope: Was customized to attach to the murder weapon. Prints located on it, but none can be matched. Apparently special-ordered. SPOILERS: Was actually never used in the crime.
-Receipt: Receipt for custom scope from an unknown company, "G.A.T.O. Corp.". No determinable fingerprints.
-G.A.T.O. Corp.: The infamous Guns and Artillery Transition Operative Corporation. Has a prestigious name, but is just a weapon's smuggling company. Manufactures and sells illegal weapons and appliances.
Lotta's Photo: The picture Lotta's camera accidentally took. It shows the scene before the murder took place. The victim is seen crossing the street, J-walking, but that doesn't matter now.... It looks like there is a glare from inside Cymric's apartment window.
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EDIT: SPOILER EVIDENCE:
Jinx’s AI instructions booklet: It seems Jinx is quite the robot. This manual describes multitudes of ways for programing... EVEN MURDER! Hahaha, just kidding... right?
Cymric’s Computer: Found in the second room of Cymric’s apartment. The history file indicates that two users have been on his computer, “SirSim97” and “KINGC4TZ2”.
Missing Pet Flier: Found on Cymric’s computer. He didn’t have time to finish it before he was arrested. Mentions something by the name “Jinx.”
Deactivated Jinx: It seems this crazy cat-bot was the one who pulled the trigger. The only question, who programed it? Has unknown prints all over it. EDIT: Prints match to a ‘Pero Gato’.
John Idoh’s wallet: Accidentally left at the apartment entrance, and picked up by apartment manager. Is empty, except for $30, a happy-pill, and an ID card.
ID Card: Found in John Idoh’s wallet. Has the name ‘Pero Gato’. Maybe it is his friend’s.

Roles:
NOTE: Name is player's choice unless already given.
The Judge - (Name not given)(Male, age 49): (filled by me) Insho
-Like most Judges, he is easy to fool with a compelling argument.
Defense - Xero Wright(Age: 22): Xero Wright
-Son of Phoenix and Iris Wright. This is his second case as a defense attorney. Gets excited easily when contradictions are found, but is mostly serious. Does not let insults pass without shooting them back (metaphorically, of course). Has no rival at this time.
Defense Aide - Alexander West (Male, Age 20): Wanton Destruction
-A young up-and-coming Attorney, he actually wants to become a Prosecutor, but chooses to learn everything he can, and so is dabbling in other aspects of law (hence the legal aide bit). Back in high school he idolized Miles Edgeworth's skills at Prosecution, and always employs these tactics in mock trials.
Prosecution - Micheal Gray(Male, Age 24): Micheal Gray (a.k.a. Evilduck w/ a name change.)
-A young, but headstrong prosecutor, not too long out of law school. He is known for his cold courtroom manner which unnerves his opposition. He also tends to be rude, and believes most attorneys to be below him, and normally avoids any help. He seems to enjoy taking on the most difficult of cases, and always requests to take on difficult opposing council. Although he is still fairly new to the courtroom, he has yet to meet a proper rival.
Detective - Riccardo "Rick" Ercatore (Male): Gyakuten Phoenix
-Promoted to 'Head Investigator' within a few years of joining the force, Riccardo is an excellent at his job. Of Italian heritage, he has a habit ending his sentences with "capisce". On the side of being a detective, he buys and sells used-furniture at his family's shop. Overall, he's your resident lovable-oaf.
Defendant - Cymric (Ricky) Chartreux (Male, age 42): TexasBBQ
-Accused of murdering his best friend after the two had an argument in his appartment. A jovial fellow, but easy to aggravate.
Apartment Manager - Amanda Huggenkis (Female, age older-than-dirt): General Luigi
-Stereotypical crazy landowner lady. Otherwise called "the beast". Owns the apartment complex that Cymric lives at.
Witness 1 - John Idoh (Male, age 28): Nero
(Located next to the entrance of apartment building, across the street from where victim was hit.)
-Just your regular john-doe, who happened to witness a murder. The name seems a bit fishy, though. EDIT: His real name is Pero Gato, owner of the G.A.T.O. Corp. SPOILERS: Knew that Cymric and Paul were getting close to discovering his illegal guns trade, so framed Cymric for Paul’s death.
Witness 2 - Merry Pines (Female, age 19): Lana_Skyes_Heart
-Lives in the apartment next to Cymric's. Claims to have heard argument and gunshot. On a side note, she tends to get a mean-streak with authority figures
Witness 3 - Lotta Hart (Female, age 26): Lauren Order
-Overly southern investigative journalist, who's camera ironically went off and caught a photo of the crime scene just before the bullet fired.
Witness 4 - Jinx: Ben Credable (PI)
-??? (PM me especially for this role. It's gonna be interesting.)
EDIT: A new-age battle android designed to look like a domestic cat, and currently Cymric’s pet. Developed by G.A.T.O. Corp.. Has incredible dexterity, quite an advanced AI, and can even be programed speak. Was a witness to the crime from inside the apartment. SPOILERS: Was reclaimed by Gato, and reprogrammed to commit the murder once Paul left, and deny the whole occurrence. Used the gun and calculated correct target location for the shot. Has Gato’s finger prints all over it.
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