Mock Trial

Mock Trial

Steps of the Trial

1. Opening StatementsA. ProsecutionB. Defense

2. ProsecutionA. Prosecution DirectB. Defense Crosses

3. DefenseA. Defense DirectB. Prosecution Crosses

4. Closing Statements

AttorneysDefense Attorney

Prosecution 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.

WitnessesDefense 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

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

•Copies of Q’s to the Judge•Objection sheets?

•Witness Statements for Attorneys?

•Notecards for witnesses?•Opening Statements?

SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED AREA.

5 minutes preparation time

Jury!

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.

Everyone else who is not currently the Witness or Attorneys up front.

Steps of the Trial

1. Opening StatementsA. ProsecutionB. Defense

2. ProsecutionA. Prosecution DirectB. Defense Crosses

3. DefenseA. Defense DirectB. Prosecution Crosses

4. Closing Statements

1. Opening Statements

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

The Judge

The Jury

2. Direct Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

ProsecutionWitness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

Objection, Your Honor!

?

3. Cross Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

Prosecution Witness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

?Objection, Your Honor!

Vladimir Lenin

2. Direct Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

ProsecutionWitness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

Objection, Your Honor!

?

3. Cross Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

Prosecution Witness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

?Objection, Your Honor!

Vasily Vorontsov(Intellectual)

2. Direct Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

ProsecutionWitness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

Objection, Your Honor!

?

3. Cross Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

Prosecution Witness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

?Objection, Your Honor!

Yana Voloshin(Maid)

Dimitri the Soldier

Father Gapon

Mock Trial

DefenseNow we switch from

Prosecution to Defense

2. Defense brings their witnesses to the stand

3. Prosecution crosses the Defense witnesses

2. Direct Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

Prosecution Witness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

?Objection, Your Honor!

3. Cross Examination

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

ProsecutionWitness

The Judge

The Jury (Other witnesses and attorneys)

Objection, Your Honor!

?

Tsar Nicholas

Natalia Garanin(Noblewoman)

Czarina Alexandra Romanov

Nikolai Yudenich(Cossack Officer)

Rasputin

4. Closing Statements

Defense Attorney

Prosecution Attorney

The Judge

The Jury

Verdict

Complete Part B of the Verdict Sheet. Your group leader will add up everyone’s

vote.

The Jury

Verdict Response

Write your response to the verdict.

The Jury

Stalinist Russia Stalin takes over

Russia (now called the USSR) after Lenin dies.

Study Guide 30.2 – open notes quiz on Friday, March 8.