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Advanced Mock Trial- Florida vs. Simmons

This class is a look into what happens when a crime has unintended consequences for a teen.
Khadijah Charles, MSW, JD
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(92)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours

Class Experience

Simmons is a 14 year old who is starting high school with a promising future both academically and in sports. He has a 4.0 GPA and has no criminal history. In an attempt to get enough money to go to basketball camp he agrees to help a friend rob a house during the day when no one is home. The kids are unarmed and enter the home, to their surprise there is an elderly woman home who they startle. She immediately had a heart attack and dies as a result of the shock. The law will treat the kids as adults and charge them with 1st degree murder. Should this be the case? Join this class, become the attorney and you will get a chance to tell me. 
The class will require some mock trial experience as we will be building on concepts learned in an introductory mock trial class. 
Class 1- We will go over the facts in detail and you will decide if you want to be a prosecutor or a defense attorney.
Class 2- You will present your opening statement and we will go over witness questioning.
Class 3- You will question witnesses, both direct and cross examination. You will also get to object to opposing counsel if their questions are improper. 
Class 4- You will present your closing statement and we will discuss some of the implications of the statute in this case and what the appropriate punishment should be. 
If you have taken Mock Trial (not just with me) and are looking for a challenge then join me as we learn and apply the law to this case!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will cover a fictional murder case as such is most appropriate for upper middle and high school students.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
92reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have recently graduated law school and have been teaching teens for over 10 years in both the non profit realm as well as in traditional K-12 settings. I have also facilitated several mock trial classes both on this platform and in the classroom. 

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$60

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min

Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-8 learners per class

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