Do Now: Anatomy At the top of the paper you received when you entered… Write down the order of a trial, starting from the entry of the judge. Write down what you did this weekend.

Objections Used to make trials fair Occurs when attorney violates rules of evidence You can object to: Questions the other side’s attorney is asking Answers that a witness is giving Exhibits the other side is admitting into evidence

Objection: Irrelevant Witness’s answer, the question, or exhibit will not help the jury decide the issues in the case

Objection: Leading Question Leading questions are one that suggest the answer to the question, usually can be answered by “yes” or “no” Only objectionable when done during direct examination

Objection: Hearsay Hearsay: statement made outside of the courtroom Specifically- if one witness is asked to tell what another person said to him/her Exceptions: Witness can repeat a statement made by either party if it goes against their side If a person’s state of mind is important, statements made about that event regarding speakers intent, knowledge, or belief is ok

Objection: Lack of Personal Knowledge The witness is testifying to things that the witness has not directly seen, heard, or experienced

Objection: Opinion Unless it is within the common experience of people to form an opinion of the subject, opinions are not allowed Expert witnesses are allowed to give opinions, if they explain the basis for the opinion

Objection: Argumentative Question Cannot badger (asking again and again) or argue with the witness, can be regarding tone or manner

Objection: Speculation Speculation: to guess at the answers Cannot ask questions that get witnesses to guess at the answers

Arguments In a moment, you will see what side you are on. Your task today: Come up with your main arguments as a group What are the main points of what you want to prove? Use specific facts- We will prove that the Lacks Family did not give consent to use her body in research, and at the time that was a standard medical practice Witnesses:// Day Lacks- regarding what he authorized re autopsy We will show that Johns Hopkins asked for standard consent at the time Witnesses:// George Gey- testimony, describing common practices at the time

1st Period: Sides Candia, Bryant De La Cruz Diaz, Brandon Prosecution Defense Candia, Bryant De La Cruz Diaz, Brandon Becerril, Isaiah Fontillas, Allysa Nguyen, Kathy Lechuga, Nazaret Nguyen, Kevin Nunez, Desiree Rodriguez, Diana Tran, Benson Garcia, Sydney Marie Vargas, Estevan Gurrola, Israel Melendez, Cynthia Figueroa, Elizabet Lee, Tracey Garcia, Robert Baker, Logan Le, Tiffany Gomez, Tiffany Salas-Sanchez, Ulises Pando, Pamela Reyes, Danny

3rd Period: Sides Arcadia Chavez, Jose Castillo, Deyanira Prosecution Defense Arcadia Chavez, Jose Castillo, Deyanira DeLeon, Carlos Anthony Garcia Chaidez, Daisy Guido, Angelica Navarrete Gutierrez, Karina Lopez, Angelica Reyes Jeronimo, Luis Ortega Vasquez, Erika Rojas, Leonel Tletlepantzi, Stacy Vazquez, Karina Lopes, Olivia Alvarez, Ayareli Parra-Martinez, Hermila Vaiomounga, Joseph Williams, Ariana Lyster, Dakota Soto, Celeste