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.
