witness planning sheet

And Then There Were None
Mock Trial: Defendant/Witness Planning Sheet
Day of Trial
Defendant/Witness
Charge (only for the defendants, not the witnesses)
Attorney creating questions
Attorney for days of trial
Attorney examining first
Tuesday, Nov. 19th
Opening statement
Introduce all
Opening statement attorney
Opening statement attorney
Prosecution

1. Mrs. Combes

2. Anthony Marston third degree

3. Armitage

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4. John Macarthur third degree

5. Ethel Rogers first degree
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Defense

6. Thomas Rogers first degree

7. Mr. Taylor

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8. Emily Brent third degree

Wednesday, Nov. 20th
9. the sister

Behind the scenes attorney

10. Edward Armstrong third degree

11. Assistant Commissioner

Behind the scenes attorney
Closing statement attorney
Prosecution

12. William Blore third degree

13. Hugo Hamilton

Closing statement attorney

14. Vera Claythorne first degree

Closing statement
Conclude all

Defense

Job Description
You must look as similar to the character as possible. This means suitable clothing, possible wigs, possible fake mustache, glasses, shoes, jewelry, and handbag.
Your personality should match the character as closely as possible. Think about how your character would sound. Is she snobby? Is he shy? Accents are welcome!
Create an extensive list of character traits. What should you know about your character’s personality? What should you know about your character’s physical appearance?
If you are a defendant, obviously you are arguing that you’re innocent. If you are a witness, decide whether or not you think your respective defendant is guilty. If you think s/he is guilty, work with the prosecution. If you think s/he is innocent, work with the defense.
Create hypothetical questions the prosecution will ask you. Create hypothetical questions the defense will ask you. Create your answers so you are