Mock Trials Flashcards
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Trial Outline
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- Opening of Court- Judge enters
- Charge and plea- charges are read by the clerk. plea is entered by the accused
- Opening statement. 1st Crown 2nd Defense. In the opening statement the lawyers paint a picture of their case. it is the first chance to get the jury ti think of the case from their side.
- The Crowns case- The crown calls their witnesses. The Defense cross examines
- The case for the Defense- The Defense call their witnesses. the crown can cross examine
- Summations/Closing Statements- 1st Defense 2nd Crown
7.Judge gives charge ti the Jury- instructions on how to deliberate and how to come to a verdict. - Verdict- given by jury
- Sentence (if guilty verdict)
2
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Rules Of Examination
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- Direct Examination- Questioning of the witness by the lawyer that called the witness to the stand.
- Cross Examination- The opposing lawyer questions the same witness. Leading questions are allowed
- Re Examination- If new or different information was given during cross examination you can ask to re examine the witness.
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Rules Of Evidence
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- Leading
- Hearsay
- Irrelevant
- Speculation
- Badgering
4
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Leading
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A leading question is one in which the answer is suggested by the question.
5
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Hearsay
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If a witness is told of the event they can’t testify about it because they weren’t actually there.
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Irrelevant
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At times lawyers will ask irrelevant questions the prejudice the jury.
7
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Speculation
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If the questions put to the witness are such that the witness has to speculate or guess at the answer without any factual evidence to back up the question.
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Badgering
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If a lawyer harasses or is combative in their line of questioning.
9
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Sustained
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The judge agrees with the objection. (the other lawyer cannot ask that question)
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Over-Ruled
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The judge disagrees with the objection (the other lawyer can continue with the question)
