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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