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Mock Trial

Mock Trial. Steps of the Trial. Opening Statements Prosecution Defense Prosecution Prosecution Direct Defense Crosses Defense Defense Direct Prosecution Crosses Closing Statements. Attorneys. Prosecution Attorney. Defense Attorney. Direct: Ask 8-12 questions.

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Mock Trial

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  1. Mock Trial

  2. Steps of the Trial • Opening Statements • Prosecution • Defense • Prosecution • Prosecution Direct • Defense Crosses • Defense • Defense Direct • Prosecution Crosses • Closing Statements

  3. Attorneys Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney • Direct: Ask 8-12 questions. • Cross: Ask 4-5 questions. • 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.

  4. Witnesses Defense Witnesses Prosecution Witnesses • Be in character. Tell your story! • Direct/Cross: Answer the questions, yes/no when needed and details when needed. • Don’t make up facts. • “Spin” unfavorable or unflattering answers to your favor 

  5. Confidence in the courtroom • Stand tall • Loud clear voice • Talk smooth and slow • Walk smooth and slow • Preparation is the key to confidence. • Have fun 

  6. 5 minutes preparation time Copies of Q’s to the Judge Objection sheets? Witness Statements for Attorneys? Notecards for witnesses? Opening Statements? SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED AREA.

  7. Jury! Everyone else who is not currently the Witness or Attorneys up front. • 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! • If you have any questions – Please raise your hand and wait until the judge talks to you.

  8. Steps of the Trial • Opening Statements • Prosecution • Defense • Prosecution • Prosecution Direct • Defense Crosses • Defense • Defense Direct • Prosecution Crosses • Closing Statements

  9. 1. Opening Statements The Jury Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney The Judge

  10. 2. Direct Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! ProsecutionWitness The Judge

  11. 3. Cross Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! Prosecution Witness The Judge

  12. Vladimir Lenin

  13. 2. Direct Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! ProsecutionWitness The Judge

  14. 3. Cross Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! Prosecution Witness The Judge

  15. VasilyVorontsov(Intellectual)

  16. 2. Direct Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! ProsecutionWitness The Judge

  17. 3. Cross Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! Prosecution Witness The Judge

  18. Yana Voloshin(Maid)

  19. Dimitri the Soldier

  20. Father Gapon

  21. Mock Trial

  22. Defense Now we switch from Prosecution to Defense 2. Defense brings their witnesses to the stand 3. Prosecution crosses the Defense witnesses

  23. 2. Direct Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! Prosecution Witness The Judge

  24. 3. Cross Examination The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys) Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney ? Objection, Your Honor! ProsecutionWitness The Judge

  25. Tsar Nicholas

  26. Natalia Garanin(Noblewoman)

  27. Czarina Alexandra Romanov

  28. Nikolai Yudenich(Cossack Officer)

  29. Rasputin

  30. 4. Closing Statements The Jury Prosecution Attorney Defense Attorney The Judge

  31. Verdict The Jury • Complete Part B of the Verdict Sheet. • Your group leader will add up everyone’s vote.

  32. Verdict Response The Jury • Write your response to the verdict.

  33. Stalinist Russia • Stalin takes over Russia (now called the USSR) after Lenin dies. • Study Guide 30.2 – open notes quiz on Friday, March 8.

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