Mock Trial

Who is the first to speak as the trial begins?

• Prosecuting Attorney

• Bailiff

• Judge

• Defending Attorney

The defendant in our mock trial is...

• Ralph

• Roger

• Piggy

• Jack

The jury is...

• group of citizens selected and sworn, according to the law, to inquire about certain facts about evidence presented to them. 

• person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused”. 

• Based on those findings, the jury is expected to find the defendant “guilty” or “not guilty”. 

• licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him/her before a court of law

Reorder the following as to how a trial proceeds:

• opening statement

• witness testimony-direct examination

• witness testimony-cross-examination

• closing argument

• verdict rendered

a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law

• affidavit

• testimony

• exhibit

• answer

In a mock trial, who typically presents the opening statement?

• A) The Judge

• B) The Prosecuting Attorney

• C) The Bailiff

• D) The Witness

What is the role of the defense attorney in a mock trial?

• A) To prosecute the defendant

• B) To defend the accused

• C) To act as a neutral party

• D) To serve as a witness

Which of the following is NOT a part of a mock trial?

• A) Opening statements

• B) Cross-examination

• C) Jury deliberation

• D) Sentencing

In a mock trial, what is the purpose of cross-examination?

• A) To introduce new evidence

• B) To question the credibility of the witness

• C) To summarize the case

• D) To deliver the verdict

What does the term 'verdict' mean in the context of a mock trial?

• A) The opening statement

• B) The final decision of the jury

• C) The questioning of witnesses

• D) The presentation of evidence