Mock Trial Expectations and Due Dates

Here they are.  Click here to download.

Opening Statement Self Evaluations

You can find the videos for the self-evaluations here:  Opening Statements

Trial Results 1/23/2013

Here are the results.  It was very close.  The result was 8-2 but we lost a number of jurors by only a few points and one juror was a tie.  If you add up the points the scores was 967-929.  That number doesn't mean anything to the competition but it shows how close it was.  I've included a PDF of the ballots below.

Everyone should be very proud of their performance, I know I am.  Now lets focus on preparing for the trial next week so we can beat Central York!!!!

Mr. McComas

Results PDF

Competition Details

For both trials I will be attempting to have you excused from 11th and 12th periods.  Please pay attention to announcements for confirmation.  On Tuesday you will need to pick up a permission slip from me.  You are also responsible for providing your own transporation.  In the past students have car pooled.  If you are having difficulties please let me know.

Trial #1  Defense

We will depart the school slightly before 4pm.  The courthouse is located at 45 N. George Street, York, PA.

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Parking is available on the street (metered) or in the parking garage west on Philadelphia Street.  The trial will last approximately an hour and a half.  Parents and friends are welcome.

Trial #2 Prosecution

We will depart school at approximately 3pm and meet at the Stock and Leader law offices at 221 W. Philadelphia Street.

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Parking is available behind the building.  We will eat and practice, then walk as a group to the courthouse.  The trial begins at 5:15pm and will last approximately and hour and a half.

Trial Comments and Video - 1/17/2013

Here is a PDF of the the score sheets and comments.  Both teams did very well but we still need to make some improvement before the competitions.  Please see me if you need some help.  The video is also posted below.

 Scores and Comments

Part I

Part II

Part III

Trial 12/19 - 12/20

Please watch the segments of the video in which you participated.  Please note what worked especially well and work that into your matierals if it is not already present.  Also, note areas that did not work the way that you hoped.  Either fix it or explain how you plan to fix it.  This will be check on Thursday.

Openings and Prosecution Case

Defense Case