Mock Trial Roles
Mock trial role where the student must play a character.
What is a witness?
The two sides in a criminal mock trial case.
What are the Prosecution and the Defense?
Interjection made by an attorney to express concern.
What is an objection?
Alleged murder victim and last owner of the Jodocus.
Who is Jude Smith?
Attorney, Witness, Timekeeper
What are the different roles in a mock trial?
Minutes allotted for both opening and closing statements.
What is 5?
October 13th
What is case release day?
This group of characters consists of Sam Cunningham, Macay Malone, and Dr. Randy Gorsuch, M.D.
Who are the defense witnesses?
Three on each side; must be sworn in by the judge.
What is a witness?
Type of examination where leading questions are not allowed and often objected.
What is a direct examination?
In addition to "the prosecution", this side can also be called this in a criminal case.
What is the state?
A man with a staff in his hand and a crown at his feet.
What is the Jodocus' prophetic dream?
Having the maximum amount of these will push a full team's membership from 12 to 14.
What are timekeepers?
Directive stating the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the accused is guilty.
What is the burden of proof?
School responsible for the CGHS mock trial team's only loss in the 24-25 season.
What is Brookwood High School?
This "predatory" purchaser of shrimping operations once employed Jude Smith.
What is Palpatine & Tarkin?
These people fill the roles of judges and jury members.
What are professional attorneys and judges?
Both parties summarize the evidence which will be presented to prove the case
What is an opening statement?
The name of the practice of our attorney coaches.
Elbaz & Elbaz
Chief Marty Brody, M.D. describes self defense as a ______ determination, as opposed to a _____ one.
What are legal and medical?