General AMTA knowledge
The name of the document in the case packet that defines terms such as "recklessly"
The exception to rule 704 (just the concept, not the exact wording)
What is "In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime charged or of a defense."
The case law that says the hearsay rule is only implicated where an out-of-court statement is being used for the truth of the matter asserted.
What is Chambers v. By the Book Publishing Ltd. (2015)?
This former host was replaced due to declining ratings.
Who is Alex Grace?
This final number of contestants determines how the prize money is distributed.
What is the final three?
According to AMTA's website, approximately how many teams compete in AMTA (to the nearest hundred)
What is 700?
The rule number that describes Hearsay within Hearsay
What is 805?
The case law that says: Absent particularized reason to believe that the communication may have been sent by someone else, the fact that an electronic communication is listed as coming from a number or account that is either known or purports to belong to a particular person is sufficient foundation that the communication was sent by the person.
What is Ginger v. Heisman (2015)
The witness who overhears Martin say "I can't put my mom through this again".
Who is Nel Doos?
This role is described as a “D-list celebrity” in the pitch deck.
What is the host?
What is beyond a reasonable doubt (criminal)? What is preponderance of evidence (civil)?
What is 24?
The case law that states that criminal defendants can refuse to testify in trial, and no prosecutor or witness can comment on the defendants refusal to testify
What is State v. Lazares (2016)?
This was the radio channel dedicated to producers and host chatter.
What is channel 1?
This physical symptom observed on the lips and fingernails indicates lack of oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
What is 1985?
The four prongs of 702 (does not need to be the exact words, but order matters)
(a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence/determine a fact (b) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data; (c) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and (d) the expert’s opinion reflects a reliable application of the principles and methods
Name one piece of case law in the Character Evidence section of the case law packet. (100 bonus points if you can name two)
State v. Nakajima (1986), Estate of Hamilton v. Walton (2009), Ellis v. Norton (1999)
The *prison* time Riley Kaye was sentenced to for tampering with the outcome of a game show. (Bonus if you know her probation and fines)
What is 11 months, 29 days in prison (2 years of post-release probation, $10,000)?
Who is the detective who interrogates Riley Kaye?
Who is Detective Jai Dixon?
What is the name of the current president of AMTA? (for 100 bonus points: What is the name for the president-elect for next year?)
Who is Jacinth Sohi? (Who is Michael A. D'Ippolito III?)
Name the 5 prongs of 803(6), Records of Regularly conducted activity (order and wording doesn't matter)
(A) the record was made at or near the time by – or from information transmitted by – someone with knowledge; (B) the record was kept in the course of a regularly conducted activity of a business, organization, occupation, or calling, whether or not for profit; (C) making the record was a regular practice of that activity; (D) all these conditions are shown by the testimony of the custodian or another qualified witness, or by a certification that complies with Rule 902(11) or (12) or with a statute permitting certification; and (E) the opponent does not show that the source of information or the method or circumstances of preparation indicate a lack of trustworthiness.
The total number of Case Laws as of the 3/7/26 case changes (within 3 to get credit)
What is 47?
This structure of The Saboteurs is similar to these two classic games.
What are Clue and Werewolf?
What is Charlie Martin's official twitter handle?
What is @charliesaboteur?