Mock Trial Direct Examination

The main person responsible for setting the scene during direct is the attorney

As an attorney, which is more important?

What is the most common type of witness?

Where should the witness look when answering questions?

You should always signpost

The attorney should be the main focus of the jurors during direct

If the witness doesn't say it...

Direct examination should let _____ be the center of attention

A witness will be remembered for how well the attorney asks him/her questions

Ask your witness _________ questions

Telling the witness what you want to talk about next is called

When you're done directing a witness, say

Directs are best achieved by using open-ended questions that elicit descriptive responses

The 2 main goals of direct questions are to 

Should you give your witness a copy of your questions before the round?

If you say "I have no further questions," what can happen?

The focus during direct should be on the

Always have the witness introduce him/herself 

Each witness should have the same time on the stand

Weaknesses have ____ impact when volunteered after the witness makes a ____ initial impression

If the witness don't say what you want, you can still win your case

Where should the witness look when they're asked questions?

Make sure your organization of questions is ALWAYS

How the witness walks to the stand influences his/her credibility

A witness with 1st-hand knowledge & saw, heard, or did anything relevant to the case is called?

Good direct questions should maximize the lawyer's presence

Prepping your witness should involve all except

Each side does a direct examination during their?

Direct examination lets the jury (choose the most important)

Two mistakes inexperienced attorneys make are

What do you say when the judge asks you to call your witness to the stand?

Most cases are won by

Which of the following is not a way to set the scene?

Physical appearance plays a minor role in the witness's credibility

Why is it (legally) important to have the witness testify?

You should always try to hide weaknesses in your case during direct

What is the meant by using "sensory language" in questioning?

Which is not a leading question?

During the witness's introduction, have them say things so the jury can relate to them

You should practice how the witness will walk up to the stand and sit down

If you do enough prepping beforehand, things will always go as planned

During direct exhibits should generally be used to 

The witness should be polite and patient at all times even when opposing counsel is being rude

Give statements to witnesses right before the trial so their answers will be more spontaneous

Asking background questions during the witness's introduction helps with his/her (main reason)

Three questions jurors always ask about a witness are

Good questions should not be

When prepping witnesses, there is no such thing as too much preparation 

Can the witness have your questions with them on the stand?