Tensions Run Over: Boston Massacre Mock Trial

Prosecution Team

Prosecuting Attorneys will represent the people of Massachusetts. Your job is to:

Look at the depositions of Captain Preston and eyewitnesses and decide what crimes Preston and his soldiers should be charged.

Try to convince the jury that Captain Preston and his soldiers committed the crime and must be punished.

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Daily Summary Report
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., defense attorneys).
Cross examination questions to defense's witnesses - use this worksheet to prepare questions to cross examine witnesses called by the defense. You will not be able to meet with the witnesses; the information you will be able to use are from the witness statements.