Corvallis Police Department Forensics Division Trial Guide When Giving Testimony 1. Each person must speak 2. Mention: -who youre prosecuting or defending -discuss the motive -evidence that supports AND refutes your viewpoint The Role of A Lawyer Some of you are arguing a perspective you dont believe in. Is a lawyers job to lie, or just to ensure a fair trial?! When Listening 1 G: Rating: 0= Not at all reliable 1= Barely reliable 2= Mostly reliable 3= Very reliable WHY? Alternate explanation of the evidence? Amount of evidence is slim/copious? Some evidence is contradictory? Final Preparations! 1. Each person must speak 2. Mention: -who youre prosecuting or defending -discuss the motive -evidence that supports AND refutes your viewpoint Suspect #1 Mrs. Paley Innocent Guilty Suspect #2 Mrs. Bell Innocent Guilty Suspect #3 Mr. Patching Innocent Guilty End Day 1 1. Did any of you change your personal hypothesis because of the trial? 2. Someone who presented a perspective they didnt really believe in- did you do a good job justifying the perspective you had to present? Suspect #4 Mrs. Mulligan Innocent Guilty Suspect #5 Mr. Penrose Innocent Guilty Quick Class Vote- Now that the trial is over, who do you think our lead suspect is? Explain Tear out a page from your notebook and put your name on the top. Write a 4-5 sentence paragraph explaining why your hypothesis either stayed the same or changed because of the trial. Staple this onto your evidence sheets- DUE TOMORROW!