Vocabulary
A school installs security cameras in the hallways to discourage students from vandalizing lockers. What vocab word be replaced with the underlined word?
Deter
When a judge agrees with an attorney's objection and does not allow the evidence or question, this is called what?
Sustained
The old man responsible for writing the Bill of Rights is named _________.
James Madison
Who was the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Anita Hill trials?
Joe Biden
What are the two issues of this case?
HINT: Think back to Brianna's notes on closing arguments. NO NOTES though.
(1.) Did Remy have a reasonable expectation of privacy?
(2.) Did Moyo consent to GH cooperating with HPD/aiding in HPD's investigation?
Police initially suspect Jordan of stealing a laptop. Later, security footage shows Jordan was in another city at the time of the theft, clearing him of blame. Which vocabulary word best describes what the footage did for Jordan?
Exculpate
An attorney asks a witness during direct examination, "When you arrived at the party, you saw the defendant holding the stolen laptop, correct?" What type of objection should opposing counsel make?
leading
A student is arrested for vandalism. Before questioning him, the police inform him that he has the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Which amendment protects these rights?
5th Amendment
Who was appointed as the first African American female Supreme Court Associate Justice in 2022?
Spell her name on the board.
What two things should you ask the Judge(s) during pre-trial motions? Ask me like I'm your Judge.
(1.) Your Honor, is it ok if we move about the well?
(2.) Your Honor, how would you like us to do objections? Would you like us to state the reason or just the basis?
A prosecutor argues that a text message places the defendant near the crime scene. The defense responds that even if that is true, the message is not important because it does not help prove who committed the crime. Using TWO vocabulary words, identify (1) what the prosecutor is trying to do to the defendant and (2) how the defense describes the text message.
Implicate AND Immaterial
A witness testifies that she heard two people enter a room and later heard someone crying. The attorney asks, "What do you think happened in the room?" What objection applies?
Speculation
Police officers enter Olivia's house without a warrant, consent, or any emergency situation and begin searching her bedroom.
Which amendment is most likely being violated?
4th Amendment
Complete this sentence: Judge Carl B. Stokes was the first African American ______ of a major US city? What is the name of this US city?
Mayor AND Cleveland
What court case held that bank depositors DO NOT possess a protectable 4th Amendment interest in their bank records maintained by a third-party bank? How is this holding applicable to our mock trial case and which side's argument, prosecution or defense, does this case likely support?
U.S. v. Miller. This case establishes the rule that third parties may give evidence to police departments, aiding the prosecution's argument that it is not a 4th Amendment violation for HPD to work with GH in retaining evidence from Moyo.
A jury is instructed to ignore a witness's statement because it was based on a made-up story. At the same time, a judge orders police to respond immediately to an urgent hostage situation. Name the vocabulary word that describes the witness's conduct and the vocabulary word that describes the hostage situation.
fabricate (or fraudulent) and exigent
An attorney asks a witness, "Did you dislike the victim and want him fired?" Opposing counsel objects because the question. What is the objection?
compound question
The government argues that because the Constitution never explicitly mentions a "right to privacy," citizens do not have one. A lawyer responds that the Constitution protects additional rights beyond those specifically listed in the Bill of Rights.
Which amendment is the lawyer referring to?
9th Amendment
Justice Clarence Thomas
What does it mean if the HB12 passes?
Use your mock trial packet. Tell me where can I find this in our packet. You MAY consult!
It would create a state right to privacy in one's DNA.
Haven's testimony line 101. (other answers acceptable)
What word means "to challenge, criticize, or call into question the truth, validity, or integrity of something." HINT: I taught it to you yesterday.
WRITE it on the board. Only correct spelling wins
Impugn
During cross-examination, the defense attorney asks:
"So after you supposedly heard a gunshot, ignored a possible murder, went drinking with your friends, and decided not to call the police, you want this jury to believe you're a responsible citizen?"
The prosecutor immediately objects.
Which TWO objections could apply here? Identify which objection is the strongest and tell me why.
Misleading the witness AND argumentative. Argumentative is stronger because the primary purpose of the question is to attack the witness and make a closing argument rather than obtain testimony.
Police lawfully arrest Mia for robbery. After she clearly states, "I want a lawyer," officers continue questioning her for three more hours until she confesses. At trial, the prosecutor wants to use the confession.
The defense argues the confession should be excluded. Name BOTH amendments that provide the strongest support for the defense's argument.
Which one of the judges who we spoke to was the youngest African American male elected to the Bench in Cleveland court in history? Provide the full name.
Judge Michael J. Ryan
List Brianna's steps to a successful closing argument.
HINT: There are 7.
1. Thank the Judges and opposing counsel
2. THEME
3. What happened in the trial?
4. Issues of the case.
5. State the law
6. Testimony: what did the witnesses say in trial?
7. Conclusion