Case facts
The name of the defendant in the case.
Corrie McLaughlin
A competition in which students simulate a real courtroom procedure
What is Mock Trial?
This term describes the prosecution's responsibility to prove the defendant's guilt.
burden of proof
What is a hearsay objection in a mock trial?
A hearsay objection is raised when a witness testifies to a statement made outside of the courtroom that is being offered for the truth of the matter asserted, which is generally inadmissible as evidence.
Any course of study given to undergraduates in preparation for law school.
What is pre-law?
The Hughes family lives in this town
Taiteville
This is a person that is permitted to testify a trial because of their knowledge in a particular field of study.
What is an expert witness?
The standard of proof required in criminal cases, meaning the jury must be convinced of the defendant’s guilt to a moral certainty.
reasonable doubt
When can an attorney object to a leading question?
An attorney can object to a leading question when it is posed to a witness during direct examination, as leading questions suggest the answer and may influence the witness's response.
The act of speaking face-to-face to a live audience.
What is public speaking?
Dr. Rusty Carlise is licensed in this field in the state of California.
licensed childcare psychologist
What is the term for a request made after a trial to review the trial's proceedings?
Appeal
A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on evidence presented
jury
What is the purpose of a relevance objection?
The purpose of a relevance objection is to prevent the introduction of evidence or testimony that does not relate to the case at hand or does not help in proving or disproving a material fact.
Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts
Bench trial
Dr. Rusty believes this is wrong with Jamie.
atypical depression
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
What is a perjury?
The process of calling into question the credibility of a witness
Impeachment
What constitutes an opinion objection?
An opinion objection is made when a witness is asked to provide personal opinions or conclusions that are outside their expertise or knowledge, rather than factual testimony.
An actual application and activity of an idea, belief, or method.
What is practice?
Dr. I.V. Keshner works at this institute.
Institute for Discipline and Learning (IDL)
A decision made by a scoring judge as to which team and individual witness and attorney scored the most points per round.
What is a ballot?
What is the term for evidence that is not based on direct observation or testimony?
Circumstantial evidence
What does it mean to object based on privilege?
An objection based on privilege asserts that certain communications, like between a lawyer and client, are confidential and cannot be disclosed in court without the privilege holder's consent.
"Challenge yourself; it's the only path that leads to growth." is said by this African American actor, director, and narrator
Who is Morgan Freeman