Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Available Training Workshops
The following scheduled workshops are to be held at the State Bar and Justice Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
November 29th - Utah Rules of Evidence/Objections (based on the National Rules and Federal Rules)
December 6th - Utah Rules of Evidence/Objections (Same as 29th)
December 11th - "How to be a Witness"
We could carpool, if anyone is able to go. Can any parents go?
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Cave Time Training
See Tentative Schedule for Play-Offs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXYrpLRhQlI
Today we watched from the first opening statement through 1:45:30 -- the Prosecution rests.
Students received a handout to study:
Standards of Professionalism and Code of Conduct
We will play a game to review and test your knowledge of these next time.
You can find the materials at
https://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/2017_Handbook.pdf
pages 7-9 or vi - viii
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Steps in a Trial
STEPS IN A MOCK TRIAL -- CORRECT ORDER
1.
The Opening of
the Court -- All rise for the
honorable. . . .
2.
Opening Statement
by the Plaintiff/Prosecution
3.
Opening Statement
by the Defense
4.
Direct
examination of their first witness by an
attorney for the Plaintiff/Prosecution
5.
Cross-examination
of the Plaintiff/Prosecution’s witness by a Defense Attorney
6.
Direct
examination of their second witness by
an attorney for the Plaintiff/Prosecution
7.
Cross-examination
of the Plaintiff/Prosecution’s witness by a Defense Attorney
8.
Direct
examination of their third witness by an attorney for the Plaintiff/Prosecution
9.
Cross-examination
of the Plaintiff/Prosecution’s witness by a Defense Attorney
10. Direct examination of
their first witness by an attorney for the Defense
11. Cross-examination of the Defense’s witness by a
Plaintiff/Prosecution Attorney
12. Direct examination of
their second witness by an attorney for the Defense
13. Cross-examination of the Defense’s witness by a
Plaintiff/Prosecution Attorney
14. Direct examination of
their third witness by an attorney for the Defense
15. Cross-examination of the Defense’s witness by a
Plaintiff/Prosecution Attorney
16. (Redirect and Recross are optional after each cross
examination.)
17. Closing Argument by the Plaintiff/Prosecution
18. Closing Argument by Defense
19. Deliberation and Decision from the Judges
20. Closing the
Court: “All rise. This Honorable Court is hereby adjourned.”
Tentative Schedule for Play-Offs
This is a tentative schedule for Mock Trial competitions. It will be finalized after the coordinator has received all registrations. Updated from 10-13 to 10-18
I'm highlighting days we may tentatively need to avoid because of activities sponsored by our own school:
Let me know which days you are unavailable because of required school activities.
Middle School Competition Dates – Playoff Rounds:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Mornings/Afternoons/Evenings)
February 20, February 21, February 22, February 23 (9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-
3:30 p.m.), February 26, February 28
March 1, March 2 (9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m.), March 5
February 26, March 5, (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Elimination – Round of 16:
March 6 (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Quarter Finals – 8 teams:
March 13 (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Semi Finals – 4 teams:
March 16 (1:00-3:30 p.m.)
Middle School Final 2 Teams:
March 21 (5:30-8:30 p.m.)
I'm highlighting days we may tentatively need to avoid because of activities sponsored by our own school:
Let me know which days you are unavailable because of required school activities.
Middle School Competition Dates – Playoff Rounds:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Mornings/Afternoons/Evenings)
February 20, February 21, February 22, February 23 (9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-
3:30 p.m.), February 26, February 28
March 1, March 2 (9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m.), March 5
February 26, March 5, (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Elimination – Round of 16:
March 6 (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Quarter Finals – 8 teams:
March 13 (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Semi Finals – 4 teams:
March 16 (1:00-3:30 p.m.)
Middle School Final 2 Teams:
March 21 (5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017 -- Introduction to Mock Trial
Today students will receive applications and teacher recommendation sheets.
We will discuss what Mock Trial is and look at basically how one works.
Handbook PDF, PDF pages 20-25, handbook pages 11-16.
http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/docs/Handbook.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXYrpLRhQlI
Today we watched from the first opening statement through 32:14.
_______________________
Timing of Video:
Opening Statements -- 20:41 to 28:00.
Prosecution
Direct of Witness #1 for the prosecution
27:57 - 33:07
Cross 33:07 - 36:33
Direct of Witness #2 for the prosecution
36:36 - 40:11
Cross 40:11 - 43:25
Direct of Witness #3 for the prosecution
43:25 - 47:00
Cross 47:00 - 49:00
Redirect 49:00 - 49:26
_________________________________??????
Direct of Witness #1 for the defence
49:26 -
54:03 -- request that exhibit ___ be moved into evidence
Cross 54:27 -- 102:02
Closing Argument Prosecution
1:28:36 - 1:33:30
Closing Argument Defense
1:33:40 - 1:39
Beyond a reasonable doubt
rebuttal Prosecution 1:39-
Defense can choose to have the last word --rebuttal
Defense - rebuttal
1:41 Decision
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Competition Tuesday, March 14, 2017
message from Law Related:
"An error on my part and because of the craziness created with the Round of 16. I reviewed my list and discovered that I switched roles...Centennial A will be prosecution and American Fork will be Defense. You will be competing on Tuesday morning at Sandy Court, 9:00 a.m. trial."
Attorneys
Jefferson P. Opening
Cross: Chris Hernandez
Caleb L. Direct: Finau
Cross: Eli Mohamed
Luke B. Direct: Lee Morgan Hatch
Closing
Greydon M. Direct: Brett Anderson
Cross: Kennedy Price
Witnesses:
Mari G. Lee Morgan Hatch
Tanner H. Brett Anderson
Marcus M. Ryan Finau
Bailiff: Ryan Bazzelle
Our wiki: http://cavemocktrial2017.pbworks.com/w/page/114804832/Cave%20Mock%20Trial%202017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
News
We are meeting on Saturday at the A.F. Courthouse -- near Fresh Market -- back door -- at 11:00 am.
Come to cavetime tomorrow -- Friday the 17th -- to meet as attorneys, witnesses, etc.
After school is also available.
Plan on coming to CaveTime on Tuesday, and after school on Tuesday.
Order of Witnesses:
Hatch
Brett
Expert
Try to come as many days after school this week as you can.
Judge Bazzelle will join us on Wednesday after school.
We will also meet officially during CaveTime on Thursday, and it would be a good idea to meet with your witness or attorney or with other attorneys or witnesses during other CaveTimes this week.
As you prepare, write down any questions for Judge Bazzelle or Ms. Dorsey so you don't forget to ask.
Talk with your parents about the case -- tell them about it as if you really are an attorney or the witness or bailiff. Adults can't prepare the case for you, but they can help.
Remember to prepare ahead what you will wear to the trial. Dress professionally.
You will each be charged on your school fees $10 for busses. Pay that as soon as you can.
Bring money for lunch on the day of our trial.
Our wiki: http://cavemocktrial2017.pbworks.com/w/page/114804832/Cave%20Mock%20Trial%202017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Trial Assignments for Defense
Attorneys
Jefferson P. Opening
Cross: Chris Hernandez
Caleb L. Direct: Finau
Cross: Eli Mohamed
Luke B. Direct: Lee Morgan Hatch
Closing
Greydon M. Direct: Brett Anderson
Cross: Kennedy Price
Witnesses:
Mari G. Lee Morgan Hatch
Tanner H. Brett Anderson
Marcus M. Ryan Finau
Bailiff: Ryan Bazzelle
Our wiki: http://cavemocktrial2017.pbworks.com/w/page/114804832/Cave%20Mock%20Trial%202017
____________________________________________________________
Prosecution:
Opening Statement: Ryan B.
Direct for Chris Hernandez: Ryan B.
Direct for Kennedy Price: Luke B
Direct for Eli Mohamed: Caleb L.
Cross Lee Morgan Hatch: Luke B.
Cross Brett Anderson: Greydon M.
Cross Ryan Finau: Caleb L.
Closing Argument: Greydon M.
Witnesses:
Chris Hernandez: Mari
Kennedy Price: Tanner
Eli Mohamed: Marcus
Bailiff: Roscoe Moed
Jefferson P. Opening
Cross: Chris Hernandez
Caleb L. Direct: Finau
Cross: Eli Mohamed
Luke B. Direct: Lee Morgan Hatch
Closing
Greydon M. Direct: Brett Anderson
Cross: Kennedy Price
Witnesses:
Mari G. Lee Morgan Hatch
Tanner H. Brett Anderson
Marcus M. Ryan Finau
Bailiff: Ryan Bazzelle
Our wiki: http://cavemocktrial2017.pbworks.com/w/page/114804832/Cave%20Mock%20Trial%202017
____________________________________________________________
Prosecution:
Opening Statement: Ryan B.
Direct for Chris Hernandez: Ryan B.
Direct for Kennedy Price: Luke B
Direct for Eli Mohamed: Caleb L.
Cross Lee Morgan Hatch: Luke B.
Cross Brett Anderson: Greydon M.
Cross Ryan Finau: Caleb L.
Closing Argument: Greydon M.
Witnesses:
Chris Hernandez: Mari
Kennedy Price: Tanner
Eli Mohamed: Marcus
Bailiff: Roscoe Moed
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Teacher Meeting -- January 18, 2017
Our case is a criminal case.
Here are the case materials: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/MockTrial_2017_Case.pdf
These are the exhibits we can use: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/2017_Case_Exhibits.pdf
Here is the handbook: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/2017_Handbook.pdf
Time for a trial: 2 1/2 hours max
___________________________________
Notes on the case:
Have fun!
Principle charge: causing a catastrophe
lesser charges
determine what your theory of the case is
going with principle charge -- identify alternative charge at the outset -- opening
Legal authorities and essential elements
the students should acknowledge the burden of proof and what the elements are (beyond a reasonable doubt)
Example: If with count 1 - identify it is a second degree felony -- knowingly. .
if alternate theory -- is recklessly the definitional element that support your theory
Opening -- identify strategy in terms of witnesses -- don't switch order, but if switch make sure you are showing flexibility, -- based on what happened with cross, etc. changing strategy
Identify who your witnesses are -- brief synopsis
if you don't find the elements of causing a catastrophe -- (pick one alternative)
at conclusion of trial -- we will ask this court to enter a finding of (not guilty, not innocent)
make a finding of guilty -- elements have been proved
defense 5 minutes, prosecution 5 minutes
rebuttal -- prosecution
find him/her guilty
Closing argument a summary of what happened in the trial -- score better if capture what happened on the other side -- pick something particular the other side did that disproves the other side's point
Incorporate trial evidence -- not just mock trial handbook evidence
Paragraph 7 -- don't focus on it -- will lose time
(manage time among three witnesses)
Determine which exhibits come in with which witness.
Mr. Hernandez -- showing you what has been marked as exhibit ....
Do you recognize
What is it?
is it a fair and accruate representation
how do you know
move into evidence
Which are the critical exhibits?
Who can testify to what?
Don't waste time on academics of "expert." succinct
No communication, no hand signals, no eye signals,
Mr. Hernandez affidavit -- 18 paragraphs (not too much on 7) -- important
Make examination succinct enough to hit salient points.
Brief background -- then right into substance
Kennedy Price -- funny
13 paragraphs be careful of irrelevant evidence -- pottage, fluff
Make sure the attorney in sinq with
Do recall providing an affidavit for the trial
(refreshing recollection -- Let me repeat my question)
Thinking on their feet.
Eli Mohamed -- Expert 28 paragraphs -- this witness is CRITICAL
small points in several of the paragraph
pp 25, 20 (relevance?)
Def in expertise between the two expert witnesses
question one -- falls in category of exp. of other exp. witness
Critical 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 substance of work they performed
___________
Morgan Lee Hatch
PP 9
Anderson
pp 7, 10
Final
determinative witness
Watch out for narration -- bite sized bits
Changes in simplified rules of evidence
Qualifying p. 22 experts handbook
If can't think of which objection
use relevance
cross examination
beyond the scope objection -- only available on redirect and recross p. 19
If stuck, confer with co-counsel.
A battle of the experts? What exactly p. 22 qualifications
not done in
an expert. . . . . . in the area of . . . . .
not too broad, and not too narrow
no fair extrapolation rule -- it is assuming facts not in evidence
hearsay -- address as briefly as possible
creating a material fact not in record
_________________
Bailiffs -- must understand procedure
calling the case
presenting the case
if attorney's not looking -- the bailiff must stand up when time if required
"Your honors, time is up for. . . . ."
Both bailiff's stand. . .
according to my calculations -- we have ..... seconds left
How to train bailiffs -- objections -- next question --
leading, occasionally okay -- not critical questions
Recess -- Acknowledge - the court is in recess. We will resume in ____ minutes.
Recall the case.
At least one or two objects per team.
Central Utah Bar Association -- to find attorneys
Here are the case materials: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/MockTrial_2017_Case.pdf
These are the exhibits we can use: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/2017_Case_Exhibits.pdf
Here is the handbook: http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/images/2017_Handbook.pdf
Time for a trial: 2 1/2 hours max
___________________________________
Notes on the case:
Have fun!
Principle charge: causing a catastrophe
lesser charges
determine what your theory of the case is
going with principle charge -- identify alternative charge at the outset -- opening
Legal authorities and essential elements
the students should acknowledge the burden of proof and what the elements are (beyond a reasonable doubt)
Example: If with count 1 - identify it is a second degree felony -- knowingly. .
if alternate theory -- is recklessly the definitional element that support your theory
Opening -- identify strategy in terms of witnesses -- don't switch order, but if switch make sure you are showing flexibility, -- based on what happened with cross, etc. changing strategy
Identify who your witnesses are -- brief synopsis
if you don't find the elements of causing a catastrophe -- (pick one alternative)
at conclusion of trial -- we will ask this court to enter a finding of (not guilty, not innocent)
make a finding of guilty -- elements have been proved
defense 5 minutes, prosecution 5 minutes
rebuttal -- prosecution
find him/her guilty
Closing argument a summary of what happened in the trial -- score better if capture what happened on the other side -- pick something particular the other side did that disproves the other side's point
Incorporate trial evidence -- not just mock trial handbook evidence
Paragraph 7 -- don't focus on it -- will lose time
(manage time among three witnesses)
Determine which exhibits come in with which witness.
Mr. Hernandez -- showing you what has been marked as exhibit ....
Do you recognize
What is it?
is it a fair and accruate representation
how do you know
move into evidence
Which are the critical exhibits?
Who can testify to what?
Don't waste time on academics of "expert." succinct
No communication, no hand signals, no eye signals,
Mr. Hernandez affidavit -- 18 paragraphs (not too much on 7) -- important
Make examination succinct enough to hit salient points.
Brief background -- then right into substance
Kennedy Price -- funny
13 paragraphs be careful of irrelevant evidence -- pottage, fluff
Make sure the attorney in sinq with
Do recall providing an affidavit for the trial
(refreshing recollection -- Let me repeat my question)
Thinking on their feet.
Eli Mohamed -- Expert 28 paragraphs -- this witness is CRITICAL
small points in several of the paragraph
pp 25, 20 (relevance?)
Def in expertise between the two expert witnesses
question one -- falls in category of exp. of other exp. witness
Critical 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 substance of work they performed
___________
Morgan Lee Hatch
PP 9
Anderson
pp 7, 10
Final
determinative witness
Watch out for narration -- bite sized bits
Changes in simplified rules of evidence
Qualifying p. 22 experts handbook
If can't think of which objection
use relevance
cross examination
beyond the scope objection -- only available on redirect and recross p. 19
If stuck, confer with co-counsel.
A battle of the experts? What exactly p. 22 qualifications
not done in
an expert. . . . . . in the area of . . . . .
not too broad, and not too narrow
no fair extrapolation rule -- it is assuming facts not in evidence
hearsay -- address as briefly as possible
creating a material fact not in record
_________________
Bailiffs -- must understand procedure
calling the case
presenting the case
if attorney's not looking -- the bailiff must stand up when time if required
"Your honors, time is up for. . . . ."
Both bailiff's stand. . .
according to my calculations -- we have ..... seconds left
How to train bailiffs -- objections -- next question --
leading, occasionally okay -- not critical questions
Recess -- Acknowledge - the court is in recess. We will resume in ____ minutes.
Recall the case.
At least one or two objects per team.
Central Utah Bar Association -- to find attorneys
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Mock Trial Videos
A Trial to Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUPpkZk8pFg
Opening Statement: about 29:00
Another:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVHAI5jW6Qs
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Playoffs Schedule
Wednesday, February 22nd – Sandy
9:00 – 12:00
(P) Springville A v American Fork (D)
Friday, March 3 – WVC
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(P) American Fork v St. John’s A (D)
9:00 – 12:00
(P) Springville A v American Fork (D)
Friday, March 3 – WVC
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(P) American Fork v St. John’s A (D)
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