Mock Trial Week 3: Rules of Evidence

True or False: Defense has to share everything with the prosecution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How do you get a witness to come to court?

• ask nicely and hope for the best

• take them into custody until the trial

• subpoena (court order)

• police escort

The defendant confessed to her lawyer that she did, in fact, commit the crime.

TRUE or FALSE: the defense attorney must report this to the judge and the prosecutor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is probably NOT allowable relevant evidence at a criminal trial?

• A witness who saw the events testifies under oath

• A photo of the victim’s injuries confirmed to be accurate by a witness under oath

• A recording of a witness interview made months ago but the witness is out of town

In a trial for theft, the prosecutor wants to ask a witness about the witness’s three marriages.

TRUE or FALSE: This testimony is likely relevant.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Jane was served a subpoena to come to court. She has to go to school that day, so she doesn’t

have to show up. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE