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Trial

Trial. Trial: broken down. Pre-Trial hearings: Judge makes decisions on various motions Opening statement: attorneys tell the story of the case. No argument here. Direct Examination: Opportunity for witnesses to tell their side of the story.

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Trial

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  1. Trial

  2. Trial: broken down • Pre-Trial hearings: Judge makes decisions on various motions • Opening statement: attorneys tell the story of the case. No argument here. • Direct Examination: Opportunity for witnesses to tell their side of the story. • Cross Examination: Opposing counsel tries to poke holes in witness’s testimony. • Closing Argument: Both attorneys argue the law at the end of the trial. • Jury Deliberation: The jury reviews the law,, and determines which side wins the case.

  3. Evidence and Impeachment • Evidence: Attorneys may offer evidence through witnesses. An attorney must offer evidence BEFORE showing the evidence to the jury. • Impeachment: If a witness is inconsistent or lies, attorneys may impeach them with prior testimony.

  4. Placement in the courtroom

  5. Scripted Mock Trial

  6. Debrief • What is the difference between opening and closing? • What is the difference between cross and direct? • How did jury deliberations go? • Did the jury reach a fair result?

  7. Assignment • Assignment: read your packet! • Create a list of 5 best facts and 5 worst facts for both Defense and Prosecution.

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