Law procedure
What should be included in opening statements?
What you're charging for and why. Should be a brief overview of your evidence without going into it fully (like a roadmap)
What is the strongest method to rely on: Morals, Ethics, Law
ALL OF THEM! A strong case should incorporate all three components, but the one you should rely on heaviest depends on your argument.
What elementary school did Megan go to?
South Arbor
Who did one of the Menendez brothers confess killing the parents to?
His therapist.
1st amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petitioning the government.
What is it called when you question the opposing sides' witnesses AND when can you do this?
Cross examination, happens after the opposing side has asked their questions to the witness.
What must you do to convince the jury that they can't rule in the other side's favor.
You must create a ________ _____.
Reasonable Doubt
What have we been calling Mr. Heasley throughout the club?
Our Supreme Judge
In the Eminem case, how much money was the prosecution initially charging for and what amount did they settle for (IN OUR MOCK TRIAL)
Initial: 10m
Settlement: 50k
2nd amendment
Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
When can the defense call up witnesses?
After the prosecution is done presenting their evidence and calling up witnesses
What is the objection called when a witness’s testimony or question seems to require guessing or assuming?
Speculation
What's Nilesh's first block class AND what's Megan's?
Espanol
What was the prosecution AND defense arguing in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Prosecution: charged with 3 degrees of premeditated murder
Defense: Lindsay Clancy cannot be held criminally accountable due to her mentally ill state of mind
4th amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants based on probable cause.
When can a plea bargain be made?
Any time before the jury makes their final verdict.
Which objection is: Intimidating/constantly interrupting the witness or an attorney becoming aggressive/hostile (basically any form of bullying the witness)
Badgering the witness
What was Nilesh's first hairstyle
Side Part
Where was Lindsay's husband found when the paramedics arrived at the house?
..On the couch.......
5th amendment
Guarantees due process, protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and mandates grand juries.
What happens if one juror decides against the rest? What is it called, what does it result in, what options (3) can be taken from here?
It is called a hung jury and it results in a mistrial. There can either be a retrial, or a plea bargain can be offered, or they can drop the charges.
Who is the plaintiff AND who is the bailiff in a case?
Plaintiff: the person, business, or legal entity that starts a civil lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party in court
Bailiff: A bailiff is a law enforcement or court official responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security inside a courtroom (they swear in the witnesses)
What is Megan's favorite number (it's less than 20)
6!!
How old were each of the Menendez brothers when they killed their parents?
18 and 21
Why was the third amendment created?
In the revolutionary war, soldiers took over peoples' houses and food. After the war, the amendment was created to prevent the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers.