Roles of a Mock Trial

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Roles of a Mock Trial
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Jury

• The Jury are charged with the responsibility of
  deciding whether, on the facts of the case, a
  person is guilty or not guilty of the offence for
  which he/she has been charged.

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Prosecutor Attorneys

• In a criminal case, the prosecutor is the
  attorney representing the government who presents
  (i.e. prosecutes) the case against the defendant
  in an attempt to prove him guilty of the charges
  for which he was arrested.

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Defense Attorneys

• Defense attorneys counsel people accused of a
  crime about their legal rights and options and
  confer with their clients to decide what course
  of action to take. Attorneys then act on behalf
  of their clients by arguing their innocence or
  making a case for as lenient a sentence as
  possible.

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Clerk

• Under direction, to perform clerical duties in a
  designated courtroom of the Superior Court to
  attend court sessions and prepare records of
  court proceedings in conformance with statutes,
  policies, and the direction of a Judge to swear
  in witnesses and juries to maintain exhibits
  offered in evidence and to perform related
  duties as assigned.

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Judge

• Judges play many roles. They interpret the law,
  assess the evidence presented, and control how
  hearings and trials unfold in their courtrooms.
  Most important of all, judges are impartial
  decision-makers in the pursuit of justice. The
  judge remains above the fray, providing an
  independent and impartial assessment of the facts
  and how the law applies to those facts.

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Witness

• Witnesses play a very important role in criminal
  cases. They help to clarify what happened by
  telling the judge or jury everything they know
  about an event. A witness is someone who has
  relevant information about a crime

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Clients

• The people on trial

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Schedule of events
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Clerk calls the case

• Before the trial, the clerk introduces the judge,
  introduces the case, and swears in jurors.

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Prosecuting attorneys Opening Statement

• After both parties have been sworn in, the
  Prosecuting Attorneys give their opening
  statement.

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Defenses Opening Statement

• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vG6O51yZAOgA

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Prosecuting Attorneys Present Case Cross
examination

• Call first witness and cross examine

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Defense Cross-Examines

• Defense cross-examines Prosecuting Attorneys
  witness

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Prosecutor attorneys redirect

• After the Defense Attorneys have cross-examined
  the witness, the Prosecuting Attorneys can
  conduct a redirect cross examination.

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Steps repeat if more witnesses
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Prosecutors rest

• If not more witness, then the Prosecutors rest

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Defense Presents Case - Cross examination

• Call first witness and cross examine

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Prosecuting cross examine

• Prosecutors cross-examines Prosecuting Attorneys
  witness

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Defense redirects

• After the Prosecuting Attorneys have
  cross-examined the witness, the Defense can
  conduct a redirect cross examination.

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Steps repeat if more witnesses
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Defense Rests

• If not more witness, then the Defense rests.
• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vXQQkGpzmk1M

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Prosecuting Attorneys Closing Statement

• Prosecuting Attorneys present their closing
  statement.

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Defense Closing Statement

• Defense present their closing statement.
• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vNXvcleOF798

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Jury leaves

• Jury leaves to go make decision about trial.

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Jury/judge conducts Verdict

• Verdict is rendered

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Sentence is issued

• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vzd89JpoHePE