November 13, 2014

To learn a bit about how a trial works, today we will read through the case at http://lawrelatededucation.org/images/stories/phocadownload/mock-trials/Elementary_Mock_Trial-State_v_Gold-E-Locks.pdf

You could pick up a copy from me.
PDF:  Elementary_Mock_Trial-State_v_Gold-E-Locks.pdf

This is NOT the case we will be preparing, but is a prepared script of a "fun" case.  Read through it, watching for the 

 *  Opening statements by both attorneys: What sorts of things do they say to start building their cases? 

*  Swearing in of witnesses:  In mock trial the bailiff swears in witnesses, and they raise their hands, not their paws. : )  

*  Direct examination:  How are questions asked during a direct examination different from questions asked during a cross examination?  

     See https://sites.google.com/site/coachingamocktrialteam/direct-examination-1

     and https://sites.google.com/site/coachingamocktrialteam/cross-examination-1

*  Cross Examination:  How are questions asked during a direct examination different from questions asked during a cross examination?  

*  Objections:  What sorts of objections do the attorneys make during this trial? 

*  Closing Argument:  No closing arguments are given here,  but if you would like to be an attorney on our case, write a closing argument for either the defense or the prosecution on this case.