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Mock Trial
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Steps of the Trial 1. Opening Statements A. Prosecution B. Defense 2. Prosecution A. Prosecution Direct B. Defense Crosses 3. Defense A. Defense Direct B. Prosecution Crosses 4. Closing Statements
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Attorneys Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Direct: Ask 8-12 questions. Direct: Ask 8-12 questions. Cross: Ask 4-5 questions. Cross: Ask 4-5 questions. Make 1+ objection. Use your objection sheet to help you. Make 1+ objection. Use your objection sheet to help you. Listen to your witness’s answers. Ask follow- up questions if you need to. Be flexible. Listen to your witness’s answers. Ask follow- up questions if you need to. Be flexible.
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Witnesses Defense Witnesses Prosecution Witnesses Be in character. Tell your story! Be in character. Tell your story! Direct/Cross: Answer the questions, yes/no when needed and details when needed. Direct/Cross: Answer the questions, yes/no when needed and details when needed. Don’t make up facts. Don’t make up facts. “Spin” unfavorable or unflattering answers to your favor “Spin” unfavorable or unflattering answers to your favor
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Confidence in the courtroom Stand tall Stand tall Loud clear voice Loud clear voice Talk smooth and slow Talk smooth and slow Walk smooth and slow Walk smooth and slow Preparation is the key to confidence. Preparation is the key to confidence. Have fun Have fun
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Copies of Q’s to the Judge Copies of Q’s to the Judge Objection sheets? Objection sheets? Witness Statements for Attorneys? Witness Statements for Attorneys? Notecards for witnesses? Notecards for witnesses? Opening Statements? Opening Statements? SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED AREA. 5 minutes preparation time
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Jury! Be respectful. Be respectful. Take notes – Use the “verdict” sheet to take notes on the other witnesses for both sides. This is your buy-in for the verdict vote, and is required! Take notes – Use the “verdict” sheet to take notes on the other witnesses for both sides. This is your buy-in for the verdict vote, and is required! If you have any questions – Please raise your hand and wait until the judge talks to you. If you have any questions – Please raise your hand and wait until the judge talks to you. Everyone else who is not currently the Witness or Attorneys up front.
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Steps of the Trial 1. Opening Statements A. Prosecution B. Defense 2. Prosecution A. Prosecution Direct B. Defense Crosses 3. Defense A. Defense Direct B. Prosecution Crosses 4. Closing Statements
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1. Opening Statements Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney The Judge The Jury
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2. Direct Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Objection, Your Honor! ?
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3. Cross Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) ? Objection, Your Honor!
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Vladimir Lenin
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2. Direct Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Objection, Your Honor! ?
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3. Cross Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) ? Objection, Your Honor!
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Vasily Vorontsov (Intellectual)
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2. Direct Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Objection, Your Honor! ?
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3. Cross Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) ? Objection, Your Honor!
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Yana Voloshin (Maid)
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Dimitri the Soldier
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Father Gapon
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Mock Trial
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Defense Now we switch from Prosecution to Defense 2. Defense brings their witnesses to the stand 3. Prosecution crosses the Defense witnesses
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2. Direct Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) ? Objection, Your Honor!
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3. Cross Examination Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney Prosecution Witness The Judge The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Objection, Your Honor! ?
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Tsar Nicholas
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Natalia Garanin (Noblewoman)
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Czarina Alexandra Romanov
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Nikolai Yudenich (Cossack Officer)
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Rasputin
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4. Closing Statements Defense Attorney Prosecution Attorney The Judge The Jury
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Verdict Complete Part B of the Verdict Sheet. Complete Part B of the Verdict Sheet. Your group leader will add up everyone’s vote. Your group leader will add up everyone’s vote. The Jury
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Verdict Response Write your response to the verdict. Write your response to the verdict. The Jury
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Stalinist Russia Stalin takes over Russia (now called the USSR) after Lenin dies. Stalin takes over Russia (now called the USSR) after Lenin dies. Study Guide 30.2 – open notes quiz on Friday, March 8. Study Guide 30.2 – open notes quiz on Friday, March 8.
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