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Welcome to Law (12 min) Bellringer: Review Rules of Evidence (30 min) Split up Direct Examination for 5 witness Laywer for Opening Statement (min of 8 questions for each witness) Lawyers for Direct Examination (min of 8 questions for each witness) (30 min) Split up Cross Examination for 5 witness Laywer for Closing Statement (min of 8 questions for each witness) Lawyers for Cross Examination (min of 8 questions for each witness) Substitute Lawyer (min of 8 questions for each witness) (30 min) Witnesses complete Affidavit Sheet and Direct Examination Questions HW: Direct/Cross Examination Question drafts must be complete Witness Affadavits

Last Name First Name Side Role Milici Benjamin Defense Closing Statement Moore Janaye Cross Examination Mooney Cory Direct Examination Faulisi Alicia Lawyer Sub Lacey Peyton Opening Statement Soria Amy Witness-Dr. Kelsey Kramer Zhao Xinya Witness-Drew Lewis Martinez Jesse Witness-Casey Clooney Yancy Darneshia Witness-Brooke Wilson Hemphill Jaylan Witness-Shaun Kelly Fikuru Bazanhe Witness Backup Gordon Paige Jury   Lewis Krystiana Prosecution Cabrales Christopher Chonko Lauren Dirl Orlando Mcclinton Tatianna Patton Kaylin Witness-Officer Chris Ford Magana Vanessa Witness-Adrian Gonzalez Albensoeder Claire Witness-Lee Baldwin Schlecht Hannah Witness-Sam Norton Gamez Sebastian Witness (Backup) Covarrubias Klarissa Witness-Sandy Sheen

Rules of Evidence Rule 1. Leading Questions Leading questions may not be asked when questioning one's own witness in direct examination. Leading questions may be used on cross-examination. A "leading" question is one which suggests the answer desired by the questioner, usually by stating some facts not previously discussed and asking the witness to give a "yes" or a "no" answer.   Rule 2. Calls for Narration Witnesses' answers must respond to the questions. A long story is objectionable. "Narration" occurs when the witness provides much more information than the question calls for.   Rule 3. Relevance Questions or answers that add nothing to the understanding of the issue in dispute are objectionable. Questions and answers must relate to the subject matter of the case; this is called "relevance." Those that do not relate to the case are "irrelevant.”   Rule 4. Hearsay With certain exceptions, statements that are made outside of the courtroom are not allowed as evidence if they are offered in court to show that the statements are true. There are many exceptions to the hearsay rule, but the only two that apply to this trial are: That a witness may repeat a statement made by the accused provided that the witness actually heard the statement; and Statements that the accused made that go against his or her own interest.

Rule 5. Calls for Speculation Witnesses must testify about things that they have directly seen, heard or experienced. If they “speculate,” in other words, guess, then it is objectionable. Rule 6. Opinion Unless a witness is qualified as an expert in the area under question, the witness may not give an opinion about matters relating to that area. However, if the evidence is about something in common experience, an ordinary witness may give an opinion.  Rule 7. Beyond the Scope of the Packet Questions that ask about, or answers that supply, significant facts not contained in the packet are objectionable. However, minor details regarding a character's role may be asked and added.   Rule 8. Asked and Answered Lawyers from the opposite side CAN object if you’ve asked a question that has already been answered. You MUST listen closely to all testimony!