1. Mock Trial
December Meeting
December 15, 2015

2. VHSMT Competition CASE 2015-2016 Case
In School Matches in late February to determine team sent
Tournament on March 12th and March 13th in Williamsburg
CASE

3. Commonwealth of VA V. John/Joan Smith
Context for Case
John Smith, the assistant manager of the building, is arrested for intentionally setting fire to an occupied dwelling.
Bob Clemente claims to have seen figure similar in build to that of John Smith walking out of the building.
Fire Marshal Jack determined that fire was incendiary and it only damaged the Plow and Hearth outlet out of all seven suites.

4. Witnesses
Defense
John Smith- Defendant of the case, closed the shop and fits description
Retired Fire Marshal Ryan Sandberg- Expert witness for the Defense
Babe Ruth- Fiance of the defendant who witnessed John Smith returning home

5. Witnesses Prosecution
Fire Marshal Jack Robinson- Expert Witness for the Prosecution who was firefighter on scene.
Sandy Kofax- Worker at shop who closed with John Smith
Bob Clemente- Reported the fire and saw a person who had a similar appearance to Smith exit from the burning building.

6. Picking Roles Witnesses 3 witnesses for match
Expert Witness must write their resume of past experience, be creative.
Lawyers
3 lawyers for match
Lawyers will be responsible for direct and cross examination of witness
Subs
2 subs

7. At this Time you we will be coming around to collect dues

8. Club Shirt
Suits Themed

9. 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