Mock Trial 101
What day of the week did we normally meet?
What are Fridays
If you want to talk to the judge, you must......
What is ask for permission to approach the bench
This person presides over the court, interprets the law and makes sure that you receive a fair trial. They also decide the sentence.
Who is the judge.
If a lawyer wants an assistant lawyer to question the next witness, What do they say to the Judge?
What is permission for my assistant lawyer to question the next witness
What did we do THREE weeks before a Trial?
What is prepare or prep?
The lawyer who defends the person accused of committing a crime. They offer their own witnesses to present their client's version of the facts.
Who is the Prosecuting Attorney.
If a lawyer does not agree with the opposing lawyers questioning, he/she can.....
What is object.
These are the 12 citizens randomly selected to observe the trial, listen to the arguments from both sides and decide the facts of the case. They also are responsible if the defendant is guilty or innocent. All 12 members must agree to a Guilty or Not Guilty verdict unanimously.
Who is the jury.
What is purpose of an opening statement?
What is to summarize to the jury how they will prove their case.
What are the names of the President and Vice President?
Who are Ana and Maddie?
If a lawyer wants some time to talk to their witness privately, they can ask the Judge for a ........
What is a recess.
If a judge says "SUSTAINED", What does that mean?
He agrees with the OBJECTION.
People called to the stand to give testimony about what they saw or heard relating to the case. They have to swear to tell the truth.
Who is the witness.
What form of examination usually results in a lawyer winning their case?
What is "Cross" Examination?
If a Psychologist is called as a witness, they are considered a ___________________ witness
What is an expert?
The person who keeps the court in order and swears in witnesses
Who is the Bailiff
When the Jury reaches a decision of "guilty" or "Innocent", it is called.....
a Verdict
If a witness is unable to answer a question, they are considered to be
What is incompetent.
If a lawyer is questioning a witness from their own side, it is called ____________________ examination.
What is direct examination.
What are the names of the founders of the Mock Trial Club?
Nini and Caden
A person who is assists the lead lawyer
Who is the paralegal or assistant lawyer
If a witness starts to get a bit angry and argues with the lawyer, the witness can be considered to be a ________________ witness.
Hostile Witness
What types of questions can't be asked during direct examination?
Yes or NO