Mock Trial Procedures
When does the timer stop during trial?
Objections
Defense has the burden of proof.
False
Name at least three hearsay exceptions?
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What is probative value?
The ability of a piece of evidence to make a relevant disputed point more or less true.
Q: Is it
A.) Narrative
B.) Ambiguous
C.) None of the above
C.) None of the above
Which party starts the trial, the plaintiff or defendant?
Plaintiff
During trial, you are only allowed to speak to the members of the team and coaches.
False you can only speak to the members currently competing.
The objection made when a witness theorizes what could have possibly could have happened.
Speculation
Why would you file a dispute form?
If there was a serious material rules violation.
What would be the correct objection to use?
A:Objection unresponsive
What is the chronological order of a Mock Trial competition?
Pretrial Matters
Opening Statements from Both Sides
Prosecution Directs their Witness #1
Defense Crosses Prosecution Witness #1
Prosecution Directs their Witness #2
Defense Crosses Prosecution Witness#2
Prosecution Directs their Witness #3
Defense Crosses Prosecution Witness#3
Then it switches
Closing Statements & Rebuttals
Leading questions are permitted on cross.
True
In a case about a stolen car, a witness states:
"My best friend told me she saw the defendant get into the stolen car."
An attorney objects what?
What is a fair extrapolation?
Reasonable inferences that don't severely affect the case packet.
If an attorney were to ask this question what would be the objection?
Argumentative
Who conducts the direct examination and who conducts the cross examination?
The party that calls the witness conducts the direct examination, and the opposing party conducts the cross examination.
Redirect must fall within the scope of questions asked on cross examination.
True
When would an opinion be admissible?
(Two circumstances)
1.Expert Opinon
2.Lay Opinon
3.(Optional)
When evidence of a person’s character or character trait is admissible, it may be proved by testimony about the person’s reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion.
What is technically the only permitted motion?
The only motion permissible is one requesting the judge to strike testimony following a successful objection to its admission.
What would be the best objection
Lack of Personal Knowledge/ Speculation
When would you as an attorney speak directly to opposing counsel during trial?
Never (Other than when you say“Your honor opposing counsels and members of the jury”)
In the courtroom defense is closest to the jury.
False
Robin Caldwell testifies that he/she was not in Minnesota on the night of the murder.
The cross-examining attorney asks, “Robin, how can you expect the judge to believe that?
What is the correct Objection?
Argumentative
When can relevant evidence not be admitted?
The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.
What would be the best hearsay exception?
Excited Utterance