Law Mock Test

• The lawyers and gallery bow to the judge as a sign of respect. The judge then asks everyone to be seated and announces that court has started. The trial begins with the judge addressing the court and the lawyers introducing themselves.
• The arraignment is the first formal hearing in a criminal trial.
• During the opening statement, The accused is identified and the charges against them are read.
• The accused pleads either "guilty" or "not guilty" to the charges.
• The opening statement in a trial is the lawyer's opportunity to present their theory, expected evidence, and how they see the case unfolding.
• The opening statement is the lawyer's first opportunity to present their theory and expected evidence.
• The witness can either swear on a holy book or affirm to tell the truth.
• • The witness confirms that they will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.💺 The witness is then asked to be seated.
• Examining witnesses in a mock trial involves asking them questions to gather evidence. It can be challenging as witnesses may forget or mix things up. A good lawyer can think on their feet and adapt their questioning to still get the necessary information.
• Direct examination is when a lawyer asks questions to their own witness.
• Open-ended questions are used to allow the witness to provide information.
• Cross-examination is an opportunity for lawyers to question a witness called by the opposing side.
• Leading questions are crucial in cross-examination to steer the witness towards a desired answer.
• In a cross-examination, It is recommended to only ask questions to which the lawyer already knows the answer.
• Re-examination allows the lawyer to ask the witness for clarification on their cross-examination answers.
• Evidence is introduced by a witness who can identify and explain its origin.
• The court marks the evidence as an exhibit and it becomes part of the court's record.
• • An objection is when a lawyer complains about a question or evidence. Common objections include hearsay, irrelevance, leading questions, and badgering the witness.
• • When making an objection, stand up and wait for the judge's recognition.🚩 Objections are addressed to the judge, not the opposing lawyer.
• After ruling on an objection, the examination continues according to the judge's decision.
• The police notes are made at the time of the incident to accurately record what the officers saw and what happened.