Procedures
What is a case-in-chief?
The phase of a trial where the parties present evidence for their case
Can you give a detailed description about your day?
Calls for a narrative
Objection! Opposing counsel cannot ask the defendant what he said on direct because that's hearsay!
It is not hearsay because it is not an out of court statement
MSIAM
Who is the most important person on the team
Alicia (jk, no one is the most important) bonus brownie points if you guessed me though
When is it okay to be rude to other competing teams
NEVER
Was Fred good at his job and well-liked by his coworkers?
Compound
Defense Counsel:
Objection! The text messages sent by the defendant is hearsay!
It is not hearsay: 801(d)(2) - An Opposing Party's Statement
1.Ask if there is any document that could refresh their recollection
2.Tell opposing attorney lines you are referring and give them a copy
3.Tell witness to read relevant part silently to themselves.
4. Ask witness if they now remember
How many senior are on the team?
6
How many people can compete at an invitational competition? How many at regionals?
24/20
What was the officer thinking when he pulled you over?
Calls for speculation
Objection! The defendant's lies are hearsay!
It is not hearsay because there is no inherit truth value
Correctly act out the steps of impeaching a witness
1.“Is it your testimony that…”
2.“Do you remember giving a deposition (making an affidavit)?”
3.“You are aware that you were under oath when giving the deposition (making an affidavit), correct?”
4.Show counsel lines you will be referring to
5.“I’d like to direct the court to page _ line _ of the witness’ deposition (affidavit)”
6.“In your deposition (affidavit) you state…”
7.“Is this your testimony today?”
How many people on the team have names that start with the letter "s"
4
Who gives a closing argument first in a criminal trial in mock trial? How about in real life?
Prosecution/Defense
In fact, the whole reason you married Mr. Moneybags is that you’re a money-grubbing gold digger, isn’t that true?
Badgering
Objection! The defendant's insurance policy is hearsay!
Rule 803(15) - Statements in Documents That Affect an Interest in Property
Correctly act out the steps of impeaching a witness by omission
1.“Is it your testimony that…”
2.“You are aware you are under oath, correct?
3.“Do you remember giving a deposition (making an affidavit)?”
4.“You are aware that you were under oath when giving the deposition (making the affidavit), correct?”
5.Show opposing counsel
6.“When giving your deposition (making your affidavit) you were asked to include all relevant information, correct?
7.“You then had up to 24 hours to make any changes, correct?”
8.“You did not make any changes, correct?’
“Nowhere in this document do you say …”
How many newbies are on the team? How many returners?
Where does the prosecution sit in a courtroom? The defense? Which takes priority?
Prosecution - closest to the jury
Defense - closest to the witness
Prosecution takes priority
I did it
DO NOT OBJECT
Objection! The defendant's psychological evaluation is hearsay!
Rule 803(4) - Statement Made for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment
Correctly act out the death of Parker Paige
RIP Parker Paige
How many people on the team like the movie Wall-E?
IDK! Who cares!