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Mock Trials take students to the heart of the justice system. Students acquire critical-thinking skills and an in-depth understanding of our judicial process as they study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and role play the trial. Each Mock Trial packet includes a hypothetical case, witness statements, legal authorities, trial instructions, and procedural guidelines. It also includes a pretrial motion, designed to deepen student understanding of constitutional issues related to criminal trials.
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People v. Buschell
Murder and the right to bear arms
A college college student is found murdered at a festival’s campground, and police focus on a student rival who the murdered student was planning on reporting for violating the college’s honor code. When police make the arrest, the suspect is carrying a concealed weapon without a license. Pretrial issue: Is the state’s concealed carry statute constitutional?
People v. Woodson
Assault with a deadly weapon and free expression
A middle school student, new to town, is harassed at school and on the Internet. On the way home from school, the student is attacked from behind with a brick. Police arrest Jesse Woodson, a junior college student who had interned at the middle school for the attack and for violating an state law against bullying and cyberbullying. Pretrial issue: Is the anti-bullying law constitutional?
People v. Bratton
Murder and search and seizure
When a celebrity blogger is found murdered in his driveway, police arrest a comedian who the blogger had harshly criticized. Pretrial issue: Was the police’s search of the defendant’s computer within the scope of the warrant?
People v. Lane
Arson and free expression
A religious group buys land and stirs controversy in a small tourist town. Following a rally protesting the group’s presence in the community, a fire breaks out destroying the group’s community center. The leader of the protest rally is arrested for arson and incitement to commit an illegal act. Pretrial issue: Is the defendant’s song and conduct at the rally protected by the First Amendment?
People v. Palmer
Murder and scientific evidence
The day after a party, notorious Hollywood producer Jes Markson is found dead. Markson had been making a comeback after being found not guilty of murdering Taylor Rodriguez, Markson’s spouse. Markson’s former friend Alex Palmer is charged with firstdegree murder. Pretrial issue: Does a new “memory mapping” test meet the criteria to have its results admitted as scientific evidence?
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People v. Campbell
Attempted school bombing and free expression
Police discovered a time bomb in a trash can near a high school’s lunch area. A student is charged with attempting to explode the device and possession of an illegal violent video game. Pretrial issue: Does the state’s law against violent video games violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
People v. Markson
Murder and search and seizure
When the body of a Hollywood star is found, the spouse is charged with first-degree murder. Pretrial issues: Did the defendant's consent to a search allow police to search a storage room?
People v. Kendall
Manslaughter, Illegal Contest of Speed, and Freedom of Speech and Association
A college student is accused of participating in a drag race that caused the death of another racer. Pretrial issue: Does the city's anti-drag racing club ordinance violate the First Amendment?
People v. Casco
Credit Card Fraud
A student is accused of buying items using other people's credit card information and of selling the items to other students. Pretrial issue: Was a drug-dog search at school, which uncovered information from the defendant, constitutional?
People v. Martin
Murder and self-incrimination
An honor student, involved in a cheating scandal, is accused of murdering a student who discovered the cheating and threatened to report it to the school. Pretrial issue: Did the police violate the defendant's Fifth Amendment rights?
People v. Price
Arson and search and seizure A fire destroys a ski resort that was planning to expand into a wilderness area. An opponent of the expansion is arrested and charges with arson. Pretrial issue: Was a search of the defendant’s truck constitutional?
People v. Tanner
Homicide and memory reliability
A young adult’s 20-year-old memory of a sibling’s death sparks a police investigation leading to a murder charge. Pretrial issue: Should evidence of other violence be excluded because it is irrelevant and highly prejudicial?
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People v. Brunetti
Homicide, conspiracy, the right to bear arms
Two students die in a schoolyard shooting —the victim and shooter. Police arrest the owner of the murder weapon. Pretrial issue: Is a statute regulating possession of assault weapons constitutional?
People v. Donovan (E-Book)
Involuntary manslaughter, removal of traffic sign, and the protection against self-incrimination
A fatal traffic accident occurs on a highway due to the theft of a “Do Not Enter” sign. Police arrest a college student, who makes incriminating statements following the postponement of a pretrial hearing. In a pretrial motion, students argue whether the incriminating statements are admissible in court.
People v. Caufield (E-Book)
Carjacking, three strikes, and due process
Following a carjacking, police locate the stolen car and arrest a suspect in a nearby house. Pretrial issue: Can a prior conviction be used at trial?
People v. Clevenger (E-Book)
Vandalism, computer crimes, search and seizure
Police arrest an honor student for vandalizing a school’s computer room and altering records. Pretrial issue: Was a search of the student’s locker legal?
People v. Kelmar (E-Book)
Youth violence, homicide, and privacy
When a high school senior shoots a fellow student and claims self-defense, a psychotherapist’s testimony becomes critical. In a pretrial motion, students argue whether the admission of such testimony violates the psychotherapist-patient privilege. Then at trial they examine the battered person syndrome and imperfect self-defense.
People v. Whitman (E-Book)
Child abduction, grant theft, and self-incrimination
When a young child is taken from a park, the non-custodial parent is charged with child abduction. In a pretrial motion, students argue whether the defendant’s Miranda rights were violated.
People v. Stover (E-Book)
Use of force, free expression, and hate crimes
This case involves a private security guard whose actions during an alleged break-in raises issues about the use of force, freedom of expression, and the elements of a hate crime. In a pretrial motion, students argue the constitutionality of a community ordinance governing racist expression.
People v. Mitchell (E-Book)
Alcohol abuse, responsible driving, and the exclusionary rule
A traffic accident results in charges of driving under the influence and felony hit-and-run. A pretrial motion addresses the constitutionality of a graphic stop based on police profile of a drunk driver.
People v. Haines (E-Book)
Gun control and homicide
Charges of possession of an unregistered assault weapon and voluntary manslaughter raises questions about reasonable fear and the right of self-defense. In a pretrial motion, students argue the constitutionality of a statue regulating possession of assault weapons.
People v. Friendly (E-Book)
Property, police, and privacy
The facts of this case revolve around charges of receiving stolen property and the battery of a police officer. Based on the Fourth and 14th amendments, students argue a pretrial motion to suppress evidence found during a police search of a residence.
People v. Coronel (E-Book)
Assault, state authority, and treaty rights
Set during the California gold rush, this case involves a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. A pretrial motion deals with the rights of a Mexican miner as detailed in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed by President Polk in 1848.
People v. Dennis (E-Book)
School vandalism, computer crime, and privacy
Charges of vandalism and a computer crime raises issues of student rights. A pretrial motion applies the Fourth Amendment to a locker search.
People v. Willow (E-Book)
Issues of free expression and drug use
The distribution of an alternative newspaper and an exchange in a parking lot lead to charges of selling drugs and inducing a minor to take drugs. In a pretrial motion based on the First and 14th amedments, students argue whether speech and printed material praising crack cocaine are constitutionally protected.
People v. Rose (E-Book)
Poisoning, assault with a deadly weapon, and search and seizure
After two students are poisoned at a high school club initiation, police arrest a member of the “pledge class” who seems to have a motive of revenge for hazing and blackballing. Pretrial issues: Were the search of the student’s computer and seizure of computer files legal?
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