In your Interactive Notebook: Unit.Day 3.10
Mock Trial
ON YOUR DESK: 1) laptop (warming up)
2) Interactive NB
3) (Completed) Study guide
Today’s OBJECTIVE(S) -- WRITE
THESE DOWN:
–I can apply civil or
criminal procedure
• WARM UP
– What role do each of the
following play in a trial:
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Prosecutor
Defense lawyer
Witness
Defendant
Judge
Jury
– Discuss grading rubric for project
Updates & Deadlines
• SUBMIT By Today:
– Study Guide: through 3.10
• Make progress on mock
trial checklist
• MOCK TRIAL Docket:
– 1st Period: U.S. v.
Stephens
– 3rd Period: New
Columbia v. Archer
• Today’s Plan:
– Warm UP
– Rubric, Procedures &
Expectations
– Jury Instructions
– Trial
Current Events Discussion:
Find an article today if you need to.
• All students must:
– present an article at least once each week.
– Final chance to present will be on Fridays;
• last 15 minutes each Friday being dedicated to current
events discussions.
Weekly presentation and participation in class discussions on
Current Events counts as 5% of your final grade.
The papers you will eventually write on controversial issues will
count as 10%.
2nd Quarter paper due in December.
Mock Trial Project
• We will take two cases and act out a trial
based on the evidence.
– Each student will have a pre-assigned role.
• YES! I picked you specifically for your role because I
think you will do a good job with it.
• You may not change your role.
• Don’t bother asking me, the answer will be no.
• No, you may not have a different role.
• No, you may not swap with someone.
PROJECT: 40 Points
• Process
– Research (10)
• Effective use of class time
to learn role
– Preparation (10)
• Turn in all materials you
created, your notes,
questions, etc.
• Working effectively with
your team
• Product
– Performance (10)
• How well you did in court
as a speaker
• How well you came across
• As a juror, did you pay
attention? Is the juror note
form complete?
– Reflection (10)
• The evaluation questions
you answer after your trial
• DUE TODAY IF YOUR TRIAL
WAS YESTERDAY
• DUE TOMORROW IF YOUR
TRIAL IS TODAY
Mock Trial Project Checklist
 I understand my role in the project
 I have read my assigned packet
 I am an attorney
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I have listed all evidence supporting my case
I have listed all evidence that damages my case
I have written an opening/closing statement
I have developed questions for direct-examination of witnesses
I have developed questions for cross-examination of witnesses
 I am a witness or the defendant
o I understand the importance of my testimony to the case
o I know the facts I am supposed to testify about
o I have met with the attorney who will do my direct-examination
Seating Arrangements
• Jurors on left side of room as you face board
• Defendant & Defense attorneys at center table
• Prosecution in the 3 desks closest to Mr. G-G’s
desk
• Witnesses along back wall and near windows
Jury instructions
1. Use the Juror note sheet to keep track of the facts in the
case.
2. After each phase of the trial, indicate whether you felt the
prosecution or the defense did a better job. Do this for:
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Opening statements
Each witness
Closing statements
3. When the trial ends, review the case silently first and
determine whether you believe the prosecution met the
burden of proof or not.
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Select a foreperson who will speak for and represent the jury
You may be sent to another classroom for deliberations.
Your verdict must be unanimous
U.S. v. Stephens
1. Opening Statements
A. Prosecution
B. Defense
2. The Prosecution’s Case
A. Evidence
B. Witnesses
1) Detective Hughes
a.
b.
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
2) Jordan Bright
a.
b.
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
U.S. v. Stephens
1.
2.
Opening Statements
The Prosecution’s Case
3. The Defense’s Case
A. Evidence
B. Witnesses
1)
Tony Williams
a)
b)
2)
Dominique Stephens
a)
b)
3)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
Sidney Miller
a)
b)
4)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
Dr. Bobby Phoenix
a)
b)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
U.S. v. Stephens
4. Closing Statements
A. Prosecution
B. Defense
U.S. v. Stephens
• Final Jury Instructions:
– Must reach a unanimous verdict
• REFLECTION
– All students who participated in this case now
need to complete the reflection questions on the
back of your project description. This is worth 25%
of your project grade.
New Columbia v. Archer
1. Opening Statements
A. Prosecution
B. Defense
2. The Prosecution’s Case
A. Evidence
B. Witnesses
1)
Pat Smith
a.
b.
2)
Dr. Alex Richards
a.
b.
3)
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
Tyler Johnson
a.
b.
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
New Columbia v. Archer
1.
2.
Opening Statements
The Prosecution’s Case
3. The Defense’s Case
A. Evidence
B. Witnesses
1) Dean Jesse Thomas
a)
b)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
2) Dr. Jordan Mitchell
a)
b)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
3) Chris Archer
a)
b)
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
New Columbia v. Archer
4. Closing Statements
A. Prosecution
B. Defense
New Columbia v. Archer
• Final Jury Instructions:
– Must reach a unanimous verdict
• REFLECTION
– All students who participated in this case now
need to complete the reflection questions on the
back of your project description. This is worth 25%
of your project grade.