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"You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded-with what caution-with what foresight-with whpat dissimulation i went to work."

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''And now a new anxiety seized me--the sound would be heard by a neighbor! The old mans hour had come'' (Page 62)

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1. Old Man’s Neighbor -- Sam Hill

Description: Sam is 34 years old. He/she has lived next to Old Man for the last five years. As a writer, Sam spends most of his/her time at work. Sam likes to observe his/her surroundings. They serve as inspiration for his/her work. In his/her affidavit, Sam has admitted to seeing Old Man only a handful of times. Sam has noted that Old Man seldom leaves his home. Sam has had many encounters with Nar A. Tor over the last two years. At first, Nar A. Tor was very friendly and frequently made an effort to converse with Sam. Sam’s contact with Nar A. Tor has been infrequent as of late. The last time they spoke was one week before the murder. Sam noted that Nar A. Tor appeared frazzled. He seemed preoccupied with something. Sam said their conversation was brief because Nar A. Tor was in a hurry to get back to Old Man. On the night in question, Sam heard a loud scream coming from Old Man’s house. Given that this had never happened before, Sam was worried. Sam immediately dressed and left his/her home to notify the police. It was 1:45 a.m. when Sam left his/her house. Sam returned home from the police station at 3:45 a.m.

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"How then am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily-how calmly I can tell you the whole story." "The officers were satisfied. My manner had convinced them . I was singulary at ease."

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Previous Employer of Nar A. Tor - Chris WilsonDescription: Chris is 45 years old. He/she is a horse farmer. Chris currently has 20 animals in his/her care. Chris employed Nar A. Tor for 18 months, five years ago. At first, Nar A. Tor was very hardworking and caring. He/she did a good job looking after the horses on the farm. Then, Chris noticed Nar A. Tor take a sharp tool and strick his favorite horse, Clover. Clover was older and needed more attention. The way Nar A. Tor struck Clover scared Chris. He yelled at Nar A. Tor to stop. When he stopped the beating, Clover lay silently in a pool of blood. Chris fired Nar A. Tor on the spot. Chris told Nar A. Tor to leave immediately, or he would report him/her to the police. Chris now wishes he/she did.   

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Previous Employer of Nar A. Tor - Chris WilsonDescription: Chris is 45 years old. He/she is a horse farmer. Chris currently has 20 animals in his/her care. Chris employed Nar A. Tor for 18 months, five years ago. At first, Nar A. Tor was very hardworking and caring. He/she did a good job looking after the horses on the farm. Then, Chris noticed Nar A. Tor take a sharp tool and strick his favorite horse, Clover. Clover was older and needed more attention. The way Nar A. Tor struck Clover scared Chris. He yelled at Nar A. Tor to stop. When he stopped the beating, Clover lay silently in a pool of blood. Chris fired Nar A. Tor on the spot. Chris told Nar A. Tor to leave immediately, or he would report him/her to the police. Chris now wishes he/she did.   

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1. Police Officer -- Alex Brown

Description: Alex is 23 years old. He/she has been a police officer for two years. As a rookie cop, Alex has been assigned the nightshift. He/she works from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.  On the night in question, Alex recalls Sam Hill entering the police station at 2:15 a.m.  Sam said he/she had heard a noise from a neighbor’s house. Sam described the noise as a loud shriek. Sam was suspicious that foul play was involved and wanted the officers to investigate. After questioning Sam about the noise and completing his police report, Alex notified fellow officers of the police.  At 3:15 a.m., Alex and two other officers left the station to investigate. They arrived at Old Man’s house at 4:00 a.m. After knocking on Old Man’s door, Alex and his colleagues were greeted by Nar A. Tor.  Nar A. Tor seemed pleasant and calm. Alex explained their reason for being there, and Nar A. Tor invited them -- very willingly -- into the home. Alex noted that Nar A. Tor appeared to be a delightful man who has happy to escort them around the property. When Alex inquired about Old Man, he was told that he was absent in the country. Alex noted that nothing appeared out of place. The home was well-maintained. There appeared to be no sign of foul play. Then, Alex observed Nar. A. Tor grow pale. He became nervous. Alex thought it was strange the way Nar A. Tor looked around Old Man’s room. Without warning, Nar A. Tor started screaming. Within moments, Alex realized Nar A. Tor was confessing to a crime. He scrambled to the planks of wood on the floor while screaming he had done the deed. At that point, Nar A. Tor confessed to killing Old Man. Upon seeing what Nar A. Tor had done with Old Man’s body, Alex placed Nar A. Tor under arrest.

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Lawyers and Witnesses: Mock Trial Assignment

Directions: Use the resources posted in the link below to answer the questions in this document.

LInk: https://tinyurl.com/lawyers-witnesses

Tile 2: Video: “What’s the Difference between a Prosecutor and a Defense Attorney?

Who is the prosecuting attorney employed by?

The state.

According to the video, what is the “mission” of the defense?

To show their evidence and show there main point.

Tile 3: Criminal Charges: How Cases Get Started (Open website in new tab,)

How are criminal cases initiated?

The police report goes to the prosecutor with the case.

Tile 4: A Prosecutor’s Role

What are the five key parts to a trial?

Jury selection, opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument.

What is the purpose of an opening statement?

To capture the jurors attention so they listen to what they have to say.

What made Joseph Hartzler’s opening statement so effective?

He captured the jurors attention and they listened to him.

What does the prosecutor do after delivering his opening statement?

He calls on a witness to prove if the defense is guilty.

What is the function of a closing statement?

It summarizes what the witnesses have told and see if the defense should be convicted.

Tile 5: How to Deliver an Opening Statement

Record three takeaways from the video.

1. Do not read from notes.

2. Personalize your client.

3. Highlight positive aspects about your client.

Tile 6: How to Deliver a Closing Statement

Record three takeaways from the video.

1. Find clever ways to humanize your client.

2. Move away from the podium.

3. Try to connect because it's the last opportunity.

Tile 7: Role of a Defense Attorney (Lawyer) *You may need to copy and paste the link into a separate browser.

Explain what the defense attorney is expected to do.

The attorney protects the client that has done something illegal.

Tiles 8-10: Observe the examples of opening and closing statements. Note any takeaways here. Consider: How can you make your opening/closing statement more effective?

You need to connect and make your first statement interesting so they listen to you and hear what you have to say.

Tile 11:

Why must witnesses take an oath?

So that the jury knows that they are telling the truth.

An ordinary witness is someone who personally...?

Only hears or sees something from the crime.

An expert witness is someone who has...?

Something special expertise about the crime.

Tile 12: How to Destroy a Witness on Stand

By asking "yes" or "no" questions, lawyers ensure witnesses...?

The lawyers assume the witness cannot go in further depth in the question.

On cross-examination, lawyers should pay close attention to how quickly their witnesses...?

Breath and how try to make them anxious.

Tile 13: Common Objections

What are the common objections in a court of law?

Leading by leading the witness to answer a question that hasn't been answered.

Tile 14: Objections!

Practice the Quizlet. Also take a look at the following file on how to give an objection: https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/4525/Objections4.pdf

Tile 15: Insanity

How would you describe insanity to a jury?

A legal term that determines right or wrong from a crime.

Tile 16: Insanity Law and Legal Definition

In this context, "not guilty" does not mean the person did not commit the criminal act for which he or she is charged. It means that…

They couldn't tell if the crime was right or wrong.

Tile 17: Insanity

Record three takeaways from the website.

1. Insanity defense has nothing to do with a mental status but only at the time of the crime.

2. The insanity defense is not used often.

3. In states that don't allow insanity they must have a mental illness to be found not guilty.

Tile 18: Courtroom Etiquette

What are the number one and two rules of courtroom etiquette?

No talking or laughing,

No use of a cellular phone.

Anchor Tasks (Complete these assignment ONLY if you have completed this assignment in its entirety.)

Anchor #1:  http://makeyourcasegame.com/