In your Interactive Notebook: Unit.Day 3.10 Mock Trial ON YOUR DESK: 1) laptop (warming up) 2) Interactive NB 3) (Completed) Study guide WARM UP What role do each of the following play in a trial: Prosecutor Defense lawyer Witness Defendant Judge Jury Discuss grading rubric for project Today’s OBJECTIVE(S) -- WRITE THESE DOWN: I can apply civil or criminal procedure

Updates & Deadlines SUBMIT By Today: Study Guide: through 3.10 Make progress on mock trial checklist MOCK TRIAL Docket: 1st Period: U.S. v. Stephens 3rd Period: New Columbia v. Archer Today’s Plan: Warm UP Rubric, Procedures & Expectations Jury Instructions Trial

Current Events Discussion: Find an article today if you need to. All students must: present an article at least once each week. Final chance to present will be on Fridays; last 15 minutes each Friday being dedicated to current events discussions. Weekly presentation and participation in class discussions on Current Events counts as 5% of your final grade. The papers you will eventually write on controversial issues will count as 10%. 2nd Quarter paper due in December.

Mock Trial Project We will take two cases and act out a trial based on the evidence. Each student will have a pre-assigned role. YES! I picked you specifically for your role because I think you will do a good job with it. You may not change your role. Don’t bother asking me, the answer will be no. No, you may not have a different role. No, you may not swap with someone.

PROJECT: 40 Points Process Product Research (10) Preparation (10) Effective use of class time to learn role Preparation (10) Turn in all materials you created, your notes, questions, etc. Working effectively with your team Product Performance (10) How well you did in court as a speaker How well you came across As a juror, did you pay attention? Is the juror note form complete? Reflection (10) The evaluation questions you answer after your trial DUE TODAY IF YOUR TRIAL WAS YESTERDAY DUE TOMORROW IF YOUR TRIAL IS TODAY

Mock Trial Project Checklist I understand my role in the project I have read my assigned packet I am an attorney I have listed all evidence supporting my case I have listed all evidence that damages my case I have written an opening/closing statement I have developed questions for direct-examination of witnesses I have developed questions for cross-examination of witnesses I am a witness or the defendant I understand the importance of my testimony to the case I know the facts I am supposed to testify about I have met with the attorney who will do my direct-examination

Seating Arrangements Jurors on left side of room as you face board Defendant & Defense attorneys at center table Prosecution in the 3 desks closest to Mr. G-G’s desk Witnesses along back wall and near windows

Jury instructions Use the Juror note sheet to keep track of the facts in the case. After each phase of the trial, indicate whether you felt the prosecution or the defense did a better job. Do this for: Opening statements Each witness Closing statements When the trial ends, review the case silently first and determine whether you believe the prosecution met the burden of proof or not. Select a foreperson who will speak for and represent the jury You may be sent to another classroom for deliberations. Your verdict must be unanimous

U.S. v. Stephens Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case Prosecution Defense The Prosecution’s Case Evidence Witnesses Detective Hughes Direct Examination by prosecution CROSS EXAMINATION by defense Jordan Bright

U.S. v. Stephens The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses Tony Williams Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses Tony Williams Direct Examination by Defense Cross examination by prosecution Dominique Stephens Sidney Miller Dr. Bobby Phoenix

U.S. v. Stephens Closing Statements Prosecution Defense

U.S. v. Stephens Final Jury Instructions: REFLECTION Must reach a unanimous verdict REFLECTION All students who participated in this case now need to complete the reflection questions on the back of your project description. This is worth 25% of your project grade.

New Columbia v. Archer Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case Defense The Prosecution’s Case Evidence Witnesses Pat Smith Direct Examination by prosecution CROSS EXAMINATION by defense Dr. Alex Richards Tyler Johnson

New Columbia v. Archer The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses Dean Jesse Thomas Direct Examination by Defense Cross examination by prosecution Dr. Jordan Mitchell Chris Archer

New Columbia v. Archer Closing Statements Prosecution Defense

New Columbia v. Archer Final Jury Instructions: REFLECTION Must reach a unanimous verdict REFLECTION All students who participated in this case now need to complete the reflection questions on the back of your project description. This is worth 25% of your project grade.