Trial Day
What title must you address the judge as?
Your Honor
A question is asked in which the witness must theorize a course of events/actions/emotions of another person
Speculation
How often does a piece of evidence need to be introduced?
Once
What do we call the overarching theme of the case that we want to argue?
Case Theory
Which side goes first?
Plaintiff/prosecution
A testimony that does not help the judge/jury reach a verdict
Relevancy
True or False: Does something have to be marked as an exhibit BEFORE it can be entered into evidence?
True
How can an attorney use a witness' affidavit in court?
To impeach the witness (or refresh your own witness' memory, but we're too good for that)
True or False: Can you have a re-cross if there is no re-direct?
False
A witness provides a testimony that consists of another person's words that are taken to be the truth
Heresay
What document does not need to be entered into evidence to be asked about? (Hint: there are several of this document in every case)
Affadavit
True or False: are affidavits unbiased / the whole truth?
False, they are each the perception of the witnesses and are affected by their own thoughts and views
Which side has the burden of proof?
Plaintiff/prosecution
The witness is telling a long story and is no longer answering the question that was asked
Narration
What is the rule that prevents witnesses from answering questions about documents they should have no knowledge of?
Out of the witness' scope
Does the case file ever have a side (prosecution or defense) with no flaws / definitive evidence towards one ruling?
No, in Mock Trial they will always have a balance of facts to allow both sides to construct a logical argument.
What kind of question is not reccommended for cross examinations?
Open-ended (only good if you're the one being crossed!)
When a lawyer asks a question repeatedly on cross attempting to get a specific answer, though the witness has provided an answer.
Asked & Answered
True or False: Is an excited utterance an exception to hearsay?
True
Will attorneys and witnesses have to read between the lines to come up with a clear theory?
Yes!