What does it mean when a judge "sustains" an objection?
It means that the objection is valid.
100
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.
100
What does it mean that a witness must have first-hand knowledge of the events that he/she is testifying about?
It means that the witness must testify about something that he/she directly witnessed.
100
What is Davidson being charged with?
1st Degree Murder.
200
Which party starts the trial, the prosecution or defendant? Why?
The prosecution? Because they have the burden of proof.
200
Which one of the following is always "objectionable": (1) questions with "yes" or "no" answers; (2) questions that ask more than one question (i.e. compound questions); (3) leading question; (4) lengthy questions?
Compound questions are always objectionable.
200
Are the attorneys conducting a direct examination permitted to ask leading questions?
No.
200
How does an attorney impeach a witness?
The attorney must show that the witness contradicted him/herself in his/her testimony.
200
What is the pretrial issue?
Whether or not GPS location is a search under the fourth amendment.
300
What comes first, the direct examination or the cross examination?
The direct examination comes first.
300
Is the following objectionable during direct examination, and why?
Attorney: You decided to build a porch because your husband is sick, correct?
Witness: That's right
Yes, because it is a leading question.
300
What is a re-direct examination?
A redirect examination is a direct examining attorney's opportunity to challenge what was said during the cross examination.
300
In mock trial, can witnesses use accents and wear costumes?
No. Witnesses must speak in their regular speaking voice and may not wear costumes.
300
What Judicial District is Acorn, California located in?
Northern Judicial District
400
Who decides which of the plaintiff/defendant's witnesses testifies first?
The party calling the witness decides.
400
Is the following hearsay, and why?
Witness: Ms. Smith showed up at our door.
Attorney: What did she tell you?
Witness: She said she was a master carpenter
It is not hearsay because the statement was made directly to the witness.
400
In mock trial, can an attorney ask a question on cross-examination that was not asked during direct examination?
Yes, because in mock trial we do not recall witnesses
400
Name one important piece of testimony that Dr. Devon Morrison adds to the prosecution case.
Cause of death
Forensics *blood, weapons, dna, fitness tracker, etc.
400
Name three exhibits.
Map of Acorn Park
Crime Scene
Shirt
Pants
Shoes
Walking stick
Tree branch
Receipt
Autopsy Report
GPS Map
500
When does the attorney conduct a re-direct examination?
A re-direct examination is conducted right after cross examination.
500
List 3 different objections.
(1) Leading questions; (2) Asked and Answered; (3) Relevance; (4) Personal knowledge; (5) Hearsay;
(6) Opinion; (7) compound question; and (8)Foundation
500
What does a attorney try to do during direct examination?
The attorney tells his/her version of the events through the witness's testimony.
500
Name one important piece of testimony that witness Avery Williams adds to the defense case.
Alibi
Character testimony
pretrial (car sharing agreement)
500
What does the prosecution have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to have a judge find Davidson guilty?
That Davidson acted willfully, deliberately, and with premeditation when Davidson killed Thompson.