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What is your Theory of the Case?

What is your Theory of the Case?. AGENDA May 13, 2013. Today’s topics Theory of the Case: State v. Martin Opening Statements: State v. Martin Administrative REMINDER: Grades for Mock Trial work days will be largely based on your participation Homework

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What is your Theory of the Case?

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  1. What is yourTheory of the Case?

  2. AGENDAMay 13, 2013 Today’s topics Theory of the Case: State v. Martin Opening Statements: State v. Martin Administrative REMINDER: Grades for Mock Trial work days will be largely based on your participation Homework Draft an opening statement for State v. Martin Include your group’s Theory of the Case at the top Typed, double-spaced

  3. of the Case • The crux of what your side will prove/disprove happened, supported by the most compelling facts. • A short, succinct statement of the theme of an action as evidence will be presented, organized and support at trial. “Your theory of the case is the plan for where you are going and how you will shape the law and the facts in the case to get you there.” -- MA District Court Criminal Defense Manual

  4. Opening Statement A statement made at the beginning of a trial before evidence is introduced. • Outlines the party's legal position and previews the evidence that will be introduced later • Familiarizes the jury/judge with what it will hear -- and why it will hear it • Theory of the Case • Elements of the Crime

  5. Opening Statement: State v. Martin Each side – 2 subgroups: 1&2) What are the most important facts to support our theory that we want to share in our opening statement? 3&4) What evidence will we present that we should stress in our opening statement? Homework Individually: Draft an opening statement • Include Theory of the Case at the top of your paper • Typed, double-spaced

  6. Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings & any trash • Straighten desks Homework • Draft opening statement for State v. Martin • Include your group’s Theory of the Case at the top of your paper • Typed, double-spaced

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