Mock Trial Procedures

What is a mock trial?

• A trial that is conducted without legal representation.

• A simulated court proceeding used to practice and evaluate legal skills.

• A trial where the judge and jury are not present.

• A type of trial that is conducted in secret.

What is the purpose of a mock trial?

• The purpose of a mock trial is to determine guilt or innocence.

• The purpose of a mock trial is to entertain the audience.

• The purpose of a mock trial is to practice and prepare for a real trial.

• The purpose of a mock trial is to showcase legal expertise.

What are the roles of the prosecution team in a mock trial?

• Presenting the case against the defendant, calling and examining witnesses, presenting evidence, making opening and closing statements, and cross-examining the defense witnesses.

• Assisting the judge in making decisions, maintaining order in the courtroom, and ensuring that the trial proceeds in a fair manner.

• Providing legal advice to the defense team, making objections during the trial, and presenting evidence in favor of the defendant.

• Presenting the case for the defendant, calling and examining witnesses, presenting evidence, making opening and closing statements, and cross-examining the prosecution witnesses.

What are the roles of the defense team in a mock trial?

• The defense team represents the prosecution and presents evidence and arguments to prove the defendant's guilt.

• The defense team acts as the judge and makes the final decision on the case.

• The defense team does not have any specific roles in a mock trial.

• The defense team represents the defendant and presents evidence and arguments to prove their innocence.

What is the role of the judge in a mock trial?

• The role of the judge is to act as the defense attorney.

• The role of the judge is to make the final decision on the verdict.

• The role of the judge is to question the witnesses.

• The role of the judge is to oversee the proceedings and ensure fairness.

What is the role of the jury in a mock trial?

• To provide legal advice to the judge.

• To determine the sentence for the defendant.

• To listen to evidence, evaluate witnesses, and decide on guilt or innocence.

• To act as the defense attorney for the accused.

What is the process of jury selection in a mock trial?

• The process of jury selection in a mock trial involves cross-examination, challenges, jury selection, swearing in, and closing arguments.

• The process of jury selection in a mock trial involves voir dire, challenges, jury selection, swearing in, and opening statements.

• The process of jury selection in a mock trial involves direct examination, challenges, jury selection, swearing in, and sentencing.

• The process of jury selection in a mock trial involves opening statements, challenges, jury selection, swearing in, and deliberation.

What is the process of opening statements in a mock trial?

• Each side delivers closing arguments to the judge and jury.

• Each side cross-examines the witnesses.

• Each side presents an overview of their case to the judge and jury.

• Each side presents evidence to the judge and jury.

What is the process of presenting evidence in a mock trial?

• The process involves opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination, and closing arguments.

• The process involves jury selection, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination, and closing arguments.

• The process involves opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination, and plea bargaining.

• The process involves opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination, and sentencing.

What is the process of closing arguments in a mock trial?

• Closing arguments in a mock trial are the questions asked by the judge to clarify any doubts.

• Closing arguments in a mock trial are the initial statements made by each side's attorney to present their case.

• Closing arguments in a mock trial are the evidence presented by each side's attorney to support their case.

• Closing arguments in a mock trial are the final statements made by each side's attorney to summarize their case and persuade the jury or judge.