Tensions Run Over: Boston Massacre Mock Trial

Defense Team

Defense Attorneys will represent Captain Preston and his soldiers. Your job is to:

Convince the jury that Preston and his soldiers are not guilty, or work to get a good (reduced?) sentence.

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Direct examination questions to your witnesses - use this worksheet to prepare questions for direct examination. Attorneys should meet with witnesses to discuss direct examination. Limit up to fifteen questions per witness.
- For the purpose of this mock trial, you are encouraged to violate the rules of evidence. Ask at least two questions per witness in which the rules of evidence are ignored.
Witness responses to cross examination questions - use this worksheet to prepare responses to questions posed by the opposing party (i.e., prosecuting attorneys).
Cross examination questions to prosecution's witnesses - use this worksheet to prepare questions to cross examine witnesses called by the prosecution. You will not be able to meet with the witnesses; the information you will be able to use are from the witness statements.