Opening
Who goes first in an opening?
The prosecution!
Who goes first in the closing?
The prosecution!
What types of questions should you ask?
Open-ended
What type of questions should you ask?
Leading
Who is the victim in our case?
Mr. Peacock
What is the last thing you should say in your opening?
Ask for a verdict
Should you restate your theme in your closing?
Yes!
Do you direct a witness that helps or hurts you?
Helps - your witness
Do you cross a witness that helps or hurts you?
Hurts - the other sides witness
Who are the prosecution witnesses in our case?
Officer Mustard and Mrs. Peacock
What is the first thing you should say in your opening?
The hook!
What should you do with evidence from the case during the closing?
Draw inferences from it/use it to help your case
What does most of the talking during a cross examination
The Witness!
Who does most of the talking in a cross examination?
The attorney!
Who are the Defense witnesses in our case?
Vivianne Scarlett and Mrs. White
How long should an opening be?
5-10 minutes
Should you explain the burden of proof in your closing?
Yes!
Should directs be formal or conversational?
conversational
What should the answer to a cross-examination leading question be
Yes or no!
Who is the defendant in our case?
Vivianne Scarlet
What is an example of a hook/theme?
Any example!
Both the opening and closing give you a chance to address who in the courtroom?
The jury! (and judge!)
Give an example as of an open-ended question
Any open ended question is right!
Given an example of a leading question
Any leading question is right!
What are the two different standards of proof and when are they used?
Beyond a reasonable doubt - criminal cases
Clear and convincing -