Thursday, April 19th Prepare for Court Agenda Warm Up Prepare for Court Get out a sheet of paper and sit quietly

Juvenile Court Cases

Defense Defense- 2 “attorneys” per case Your job is to represent the juvenile in court Your job may not be to prove your client is not guilty but to instead: Protect their rights Fight for what is best for them Fight for a lighter sentence Advocate for rehabilitation rather than punishment Also consider: ACEs? Age/Brain Development

Prosecution Prosecution- 2 “attorneys” per case Your job is to represent the “people” (city, county, or state government) Your job is to not only prove the juvenile is guilty but to make recommendations to the judge for treatment and/or sentencing: Consider the following factors: First-time offender? Second? Third? Juvenile’s attitude/Parent’s attitude Admitted a problem? Asked for help?

Your Court File You will be provided with a file to help you prepare your case. There are TWO sections that will be helpful in providing information in preparing your case: Background Crime At the end of each file, there is a section reviewing the judge’s decision in the real life case and an update on the juvenile. You will not base your presentation on what actually happened with the case or how the juvenile went on to do in the future.

Presenting Your Case 1) An opening statement 2) A 2 minute statement of facts and persuasion 3) A prepared rebuttal to the opponents argument 4) A persuasive closing statement

How you will be graded?? Well prepare –rehearsed Professional demeanor Clear evidence Precise facts- including information from the articles Strong argument Knowledge of the juvenile court system

Your Day IN Court Movie Clips

Opening Statements

Presentation of Evidence

Legally Blonde- Presentation Of Evidence

Closing Statement Part Two Part One

Jury Deliberation

Sentencing

Appeal