Court Basics
What are the two sides in court?
Prosecution / Defense
who has the burden of proof?
Prosecution
What objection should be raised here:
"I heard Jones say 'She said she's gonna kill him'"
hearsay
How do you address the judge?
"Your Honor"
What's maddie's fav objection?
badgering the witness
what kind of questions should be asked in a direct?
Open ended
What is the the defense's job?
Poke holes in prosecution's story
What objection should be raised for a witness that is speaking too long?
Narration
what should you do when you speak in court?
Stand.
Who does attendance?
Princess!!!
What level of proof is needed for a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What is the witness' job on direct?
Tell a story to advance the side's theme/theory
"He was a blood sucking leech"
*Picture of a bloody, dead body*
What objection should be raised to these?
More prejudical than probative
What should you NEVER do when opposing council/the judge is speaking?
interrupt
Who is our faculty advisor?
Professor Litwin!!
What is the center of your case known as?
Case theory
What should an attorney be doing the entire time the other team is speaking?
taking notes
What would you say against a relevance objection?
"relevance is a low bar..."
When making an objection, what should you be doing, and what should you NOT do
stand
face the judge
never look at opposing council
Captain names?
Zoie
Michelle
Maddie
What would this be an example of:
"If the glove does not fit, the jury must acquit"
Theme
What are the two types of impeachments?
omission
contradiction
How would you argue against a speculation objection?
"Rationally based perception"
What can you do when your witness will not respond on a cross?
Try to control
Ask the judge to enter the witness as hostile/uncooperative
What is Elliott last's name (and height)
Williams, 6'1