Mock Trial Status Report http www streetlaw orgenPage62Criminalmocktrials

Mock Trial Status Report http: //www. streetlaw. org/en/Page/62/Criminal_mock_trials October 29, 2015

VHSMT Competition Materials Release November 19 th Inter-School Competition CASE

Chris Archer V. State of New Columbia Context for Case A college student, Chris Archer is charged with first degree murder and criminal hazing after a prospective member of his fraternity, Milan Jackson, falls to her death with a blood alcohol level of. 10 which is above the legal limit of. 08 Milan was partaking in activities for pledging to the Phi Gamma fraternity when she fell to her death Chris Archer, the President of Phi Gamma, denies these charges and claims the death of Milan was accidental and solely as a result of her actions

Prosecution/Defense Attorneys Be thoroughly familiar with case Most important role in Mock Trial Questions Witnesses to make argument Objective: Sway judge or jury in favor of their cause

Witnesses Be thoroughly familiar with case Questioned by both Prosecution and Defense Attorney Truthful and Factual testimony Objective: To testify for or against defendant

Witnesses Prosecution Defense Pat Smith- Best Friend of Victim Chris Archer- President of Fraternity/Defendant Dr. Alex Richards- Gang Initiation Psychiatrist Dean Jesse Thomas- Dean of Columbus University Tyler Johnson- Vice President of the Fraternity Dr. Jordan Mitchell- Historian

At this Time you we will be coming around to collect dues Collect $25

Club Shirt Suits Themed

Goals for next meeting 1. Collect Rest of the Dues 2. Find Actual Case 3. Prep for Actual Case