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
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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 25, 2017
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
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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
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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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