State v. Randall

AGENDAMay 8, 2013

Today’s topics Mini Mock Trial: State v. Randall

Homework Review State v. Martin mock trial materials

Next class: Theory of the Case

Mini Mock Trial!!!1. READ: Individually read case materials (5 min)

2. DISCUSS: What are the ELEMENTS of the crime?

3. ASSIGN: Join your side and assign roles

Mini Mock Trial!!!The following is due in 15 minutes

Attorneys: Direct + Cross Examination1. What information do you need to get into the record?2. Come up with AT LEAST 5 questions for your witness3. Practice with your witness (Direct Examination Attorneys only)

Attorneys: Opening + Closing Statements4. Come up with AT LEAST 5 points you want to make5. Write bullet points/outline your statement

Witnesses1. Read your statement2. Identify 5 most helpful points in your statement (for your side) and 3

most damaging points in your statement3. Practice with your Direct Examination Attorney

Debriefing the Trial

What went well?

What did not go so well? What would you do differently?

1. Is there other evidence that would have been useful for the lawyers to present?

2. If we did the trial over, what would you do differently (2-3 examples)? Why?

3. In what areas of Mock Trial do you feel you need the most instruction? (provide as many specifics as possible)

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash Straighten tables and chairs

Homework Review State v. Martin mock trial materials

Next class: Theory of the Case