Mock Trial January Meeting January 12, 2016.

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Mock Trial January Meeting January 12, 2016

New Developments $500 by Friday the 15th Not going to VHSMT Formal in school Competition in May Save money for next year Deadline for dues this Friday- Need to buy shirts

Rules and Structure of Competition Opening Statement- 5 Minutes per side Direct and Redirect Examination (25 Minutes per side) Cross and Recross Examination (20 Minutes per side) Closing Arguments (5 Minutes per side

Rules and Structure of Competition Each team has one timekeeper - does not have to be one of the official 8 members. Teams must prepare both the Prosecution and Defense sides of the case Six team members in each trial round. For each trial round, teams shall use three students as attorneys and three students as witnesses. No outside evidence is allowed

Rules and Structure of Competition 3 Lawyers- Each Lawyer does a direct and cross, and one lawyer does the Opening while another does the Closing 1. Opening Statements 2. Direct Examination of Witness #1 3. Direct Examination of Witness #2 4. Direct Examination of Witness #3 5. Cross Examination of Witness #1 6. Cross Examination of Witness #2 7. Cross Examination of Witness #3 8. Closing Argument (including Rebuttal)

Structure Extended 6 things one can object: 1. Argumentative Questions: 2. Lack of Proper Predicate/Foundation: 3. Assuming Facts Not in Evidence: 4. Questions Calling for Narrative or General Answer: 5. Non-Responsive Answer: 6. Repetition:

Preparing for the Case Lawyers are allowed to use notes, witnesses are not. Witnesses And Lawyers must both memorize lines. Both Sides must be prepared by each team, but only one side is presented per round.

Dues are Due this Friday Collect $25 Dues are Due this Friday

Club Shirt Suits Themed

Goals for next meeting Have confirmed Roles of group members Read over affidavits of your role Team Schedule/Meetings After school Goals for next meeting