Court Procedures
Who do you address your arguments to during an objection?
True or false: Witnesses can lie on the stand.
False.
What is the correct objection?
On direct: Isn't it true you were at the library at 6:00pm?
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case?
The prosecution
What is the name of the firefighter who died in Midlands v. Sutcliffe?
Jaylen Williams
Who presents their case in chief first in a legal case?
The plaintiff / prosecution
What is the difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?
Lay witness: Testify to their senses (what they saw, heard, smelled, touched, taste),
Expert witness: Testify to their expert opinion and come to a conclusion based on fact/science/industry standards.
What is speculation?
Going into the thoughts and feelings of another. Speculating on events you are not aware of.
What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What witness in, Midlands v. Sutcliffe is allergic to dogs?
Maddox Vaughn
True or false: Witnesses can plead the fifth in mock trial.
False, witnesses are barred from pleading the fifth in mock trial under special instructions.
What is the legal language of hearsay?
Who is typically the party representative for the prosecution in mock trial?
What is the name of the casino involved in Midlands v. Sutcliffe?
Black Bear Casino
What is impeachment? What are the two kinds of impeachment?
A witnesses contradicts their former testimony.
Contradiction: Directly contradicts their former testimony.
Omission: Leaves out critical information that changes their testimony.
True or false: The defendant can testify to other's in-court testimony.
True. If the defendant is at counsel table (in the courtroom) they can testify to what they have heard in court.
What are the two parts of relevance?
Probative: Makes a fact more or less likely
What is the term for a serious crime?
Felony
What city in the United States became the first city to elect a socialist mayor?
Milwaukee
What is the purpose of case law and how do you use it?
Case law is used to establish the current law. They clarify or redefine law based on prior case outcomes. It is used to understand the most up to date meaning of the law and can be used during objections to explain to a judge how past judges have decided.
What does "constructive sequestration of witnesses" mean?
What are the three grounds to object on?
1. The form of the question
2. The substance of the question
3. The witnesses testimony
What is actus reus and mens rea?
Actus reus: "Evil/guilty act" The criminal act
Mens rea: "Evil intent" The criminal intent
Both are almost always needed to be proved in a criminal case.
What traditional phrase does the Supreme Court say at the start of a trial and what does it mean?
Oyez oyez oyez, meaning hear ye hear ye hear ye