Rules of Mock Trial
Can witnesses use notes?
No
You saw the defendant take the wallet correct?
Leading Question
When should leading questions be asked?
When cross examining a witness.
According to Emerson, what was Tatum's policy?
"Fast means good, Fast means profit."
According to Tatum, who waved the green flag?
Grace
Who can attorneys talk to during trial?
Only each other unless questioning a witness.
Did your neighbor say the defendant was speeding?
Hearsay
When the Defense enters an exhibit does it start back at 1?
No, you pick up when the Prosecution left off.
In London's statement who grabbed the green flag?
"Zillias grabbed the green flag from the safety inspector and waved it."
According to Tatum, who waved the green flag?
Grace
How do you address the Judge and what do you do when he enters and leaves the room?
Yes/No, your honor.
Stand up when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom.
What color is your favorite shirt?
Relevance
How are Exhibits numbered?
They are numbered by the order they are introduced, starting with the Prosecution.
According to Emerson, what was the final wight of the roofing panel and what did Tatum say about it?
It came back 200 tons over max load. Micah was convinced Fightin Phil could handle it. He told Tatum his concerns and Tatum said to proceed with lift.
A low hydraulic pressure light warning light blinked on.
Who has the Burden of Proof and what does it mean?
Prosecution, to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
Why did you run the red light?
Assumes Facts Not in Evidence
What are the steps to introducing an exhibit as an attorney?
1. Your Honor, I would like to introduce Exhibit...
2. Hand to Bailiff
In Emerson's statement, who grabbed the flag and waved it?
"I saw Tatum grab the flag from Grace and start waving it in Micah's direction."
After Tatum did his safety sweep looking for the squatter what did he find?
No squatter but a missing tool.
What is the job of the Defense?
Present evidence that introduces reasonable doubt
Everyone knows he lies all the time, right?
Improper Character Testimony
What does the Bailiff do when an exhibit is entered?
The take the exhibit from the entering counsel, show to the opposing counsel, if no objections bailiff will give exhibit to judge then to witness.
In London's statement, what did Arty talk about doing at the sit in?
He talked about making it extra dramatic by killing himself on site.
What did Arty leave Reese, and what did it say?
He left her his Master Plan, which talked about dying on site with a wrench.