Tensions Run Over: Boston Massacre Mock Trial

Basic Trial Procedures

1. Bailiff calls the court to order; Judge enters.
   
   
2. Judge asks each side to present their opening statements.
   
   
3. Judge asks prosecution to call its first witness; bailiff swears the witness in. After the prosecuting attorneys are done with their witness, the judge will ask defense attorneys to cross-examine the witness. This is repeated for each witness for the prosecution.
   
   
4. Judge asks defense to call its first witness; bailiff swears the witness in. After the defense attorneys are done with their witness, the judge will ask prosecuting attorneys to cross-examine the witness. This is repeated for each witness for the defense.
   
   
5. Judge asks each side for their closing statements.
   
   
6. Jury deliberates.
   
   
7. When jury reaches a verdict, the judge will ask the jury for the verdict. The jury announce its verdict.
   
   
8. Court is adjourned.

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