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Mock Trial Is Guilty as Charged
In its fourth year at CBA, the Mock Trial program began making inroads 0 becoming a serious competitor igainst other established area schools. Mock Trial teams take a ficti- :ious legal situation and act as de-
ense or prosecution.
Mock Trial examines both sides of
:he question, both the defense and orosecution. This allows the case to De better examined and helps the team to anticipate all the obvious
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forthcoming objections. The Mock Tri­ al is a strategic and analytical activi- tiy. Manning observed that “ It’s the ability to think quickly which makes the activity so useful.”
Mock Trial, which is sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, is set up like any other court. Each team supplies witnesses and law­ yers, while the NYSBA supplies the fictitious case and the judge, who de­
termines the final outcome. The team is judged on preparation and profes­ sionalism.
This year’s team lacked exper­ ience, but was led by John DeFran- cisco and Tom Dadey. The team members devoted much time and ef­ fort to the investigation and work in­ volved in their criminal cases. Mock Trial “Ain’t No Free Lunch” but a commitment to justice.
IBill Deptula is all smiles after finding out his point is successful.
(Middle) It’s back to the grindstone for Art Kaner- viko and Pat Donegan during one of their many briefing sessions.
(Above) “ Shake ’em up with some facts,’’ Mr. Man­ ning instructs Art Kanerviko in cross examination.
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