Legal Codes
Raise your hand if you know this legal code, that is if you haven't already been caught stealing - You may not have one to raise
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
While 20 people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials, in actuality this number of witches were killed by the Salem government
What is a Zero?
I'm not your average delivery guy, I hate my son, I think the boy is guilty, and I was the last to change my vote
Who is Juror #3?
This action of a lawyer is spelt the same as a material thing that can be seen and touched
What is to object?
After graduating from Wagner High School, Mr. Passalacqua attended this popular CUNY college
What is the College of Staten Island?
This legal code was designed by revising Roman legal codes
What is the Justinian Code?
Regardless of how well acquainted they truly were, this animal was often referred to as a familiar of the accused in 1692
What is a Black Cat?
My perfect Sunday? A Yankee Game, cracking jokes with my buddies, and mild xenophobia
Who is Juror #7?
This witness can answer questions based on the knowledge they have from their profession and education
What is an expert witness?
Before getting hired at Tottenville as a Social Studies teacher, Mr. Passalacqua worked as a bartender at this well-known local German Restaurant. He's sorry if you think it's the wurst...
What is Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn?
Confer with your teammates or have a pow-wow, this group's constitution was the foundation of Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union
Who are the Iroquois?
This is the form of government practiced by the people of Salem, Massachusetts, in which there appears to be democratic ideologies, but in reality they are governed by a higher power
What is a Theocracy?
Yes, he was the first to vote not guilty, but he's just looking for someone to convince him otherwise
Who is Juror #8?
You may find these in a museum, but you should probably have some if you plan on winning your case
What an exhibit?
This type of music is Mr. Passalacqua's favorite to play when you are working independently, Queen Charlotte might think it's a bop
What is the Bridgerton Soundtrack?
While you might think this is the name of a fantastic fishing vessel, it was really a way for King John to appease his disgruntled barons
What is the Magna Carta?
While not necessarily a minority group, this marginalized community was often targeted and accused of witchcraft
Who are women?
Looking for someone who enjoys The Sopranos, Capicola, and doesn't mind a little light ... trash disposal. You would know this juror is you knew his most famous role
Who is Juror #6?
This form of question cannot be asked on cross-examination
What is an open ended question?
Author of 11/22/63, It, and The Shining, he is Mr. Passalacqua's favorite author
Who is Stephen King?
While it may sound small, this floral agreement can be seen as the first written constitution in Colonial America
What is the Mayflower Compact?
While often depicted when discussing the persecution of accused witches, this form of capital punishment was likely never used in Colonial America
What is burning at the stake?
This Car Wash attendant is looking for someone to take care of him while he has the flu. As a bonus, he's extremely prejudiced, what a catch!
As there is no jury in the matter, this is when the Judge makes all of the decisions in a court proceeding
What is a Bench Trial?
Mr. Passalacqua's favorite band. Here's a hint: Their Genre is Pop Punk. Second hint: The band name is three words long. Third hint: The name sounds like it would accompany your favorite movie, but it doesn't
Who is Motion City Soundtrack?