Order of Events
This is the 1st thing that happens in Mock Trial. Also means "not closed".
What is opening statement?
An attorney has to prepare for both sides of a case, which are these two words.
What are plaintiff and defense?
This is the number of times a witness will have to speak at a trial.
What is 2?
These two words are used to state if a person is responsible for a crime
What is guilty or liable?
This is the minimum number of people required to have a Mock Trial team.
The last thing to happen in Mock Trial! Use the 100 point question in this category for help.
What is closing statement?
An attorney must pass this exam to be one!
What is the BAR?
True or False: Witnesses are allowed to use notes while on the stand and testifying during trial.
What is false?
This phrases refers to what the plaintiff has in a case. The plaintiff has the "_____ of ________".
What is beyond burden of proof?
This word means to remove part of a witness statements, or to knock down all 10 pins in bowling.
This phrase refers to when your team gets to speak with your witnesses. Also means the opposite of "dodgy".
What is the direct?
In court cases, an attorney must present ______ into the case by stating, "permission to submit ______". Think crime scene words!
What is evidence?
In trial, a witness must stick to their _____, which means they cannot make stuff up that's typed on the paper.
What is a statement?
When an attorney thinks an opposing attorney breaks court rules, they say this "O" word
What is object?
This is the name of the case we studied at the start of class.
What is Patel v. Miller?
This phrase refers to when your team speaks to opposing witnesses. Think "criss-_____".
What is the cross?
An attorney cannot ask specific questions to a witness that is not general knowledge unless the witness is a _______.
What is an expert?
This type of witness response is when the witness does not actually answer the question, but says enough words!
What is "non-responsive answer"?
This phrases refers to when a person says something that another person said... Not allowed!
What is heresay?
These are the two types of court cases Mock trial uses.
What is criminal and private?
This may occur when opposing counsel wants to clarify information after a cross-examination.
What is a re-direct?
As an attorney, you cannot ask ________ questions, which is a question that is worded in a way that prompts a specific answer from a witness.
What is a leading question?
When a witness does not want to testify on trial, they say this four word statement.
What is "I plead the fifth?"
What is impeached?
This is the name of this year's case. Tough!
What is Indiana v. O'Brien.