Section 1 (Pg 1-58)
Mistaken; faulty
Flawed
Not allowed in a court proceeding
Overruled
An off-the-record conversation
Sidebar
Traveled or moved through
Traversed
to spoil or damage by association
Taint
A serious crime that can be punished by jail time
Felony
Suggesting answers to the witness during his or hers testimony.
Leading
The muscular tube that connects the lower throat and the upper stomach.
Esophagus
Having the same center
Concentric
Easily misled
Gullible
Why has Sal Zinzi decided to testify
Zinzi testifies in order to get a break and get out of jail early
Why do prison guards taken a away prisoners belts and shoelaces?
Belts and shoelaces are removed so prisoners cannot use them to hang themselves.
In his journal what does Steve say he did in the drugstore?
Steve writes that he went into the drugstore for some mints then walked out
What did King and Evans steal from the drugstore
King and Evans stole money and cigrettes.
When Kathy O'Brien asked Steve if he participated int he robbery what does Steve say?
Steve says "No, I did not"
Kathy O'Brien tells Steve she needs to make the jury see him in a certain way. How does she need to make the jury regard Steve
Kathy needs to make the Jury see Steve as a human being
What does Mrs. Harmon supply for Steve?
Mrs. Harmon leaves clean shirts and underwear for Steve to wear during the trial.
What does Mrs. Harmon give to Steve when she visits him in jail?
A bible
Where did King and Evans go after the crime
Kings and Evans went to a chicken restaurant.
What does Steve testify he was doing on the day of the crime?
Steve says that he was walking around the neighborhood planning a film project.
According to Steve what purpose does thinking about the movie serve?
Steve writes that thinking about the movie keeps him from going crazy
What were Mr.Harmon's dreams for Steve?
Mr. Harmon wanted Steve to play football and go to Morehouse college.
Why does Jerry not visit Steve in the prison?
Jerry was too young to be allowed in the prison.
What is a "Chrome"
A Chrome is a gun, in this case a small hand gun
according to Mr. Sawicki, what does Steve's film footage reveal about Steve?
Mr. Sawicki says that Steve's footage reveals a "very deep character"