DAMN YOU WHOEVER THAT JUDGE WAS THAT MADE THAT DECISION!!

Just out of curiosity, how do you stand on the shameful lie that is the name "Grape-Nuts"?

Mock Trial is starting to heat up.

I can't talk much about the case

only that it's a wrongful death car accident suit. The question is, who is more at fault?

Although the facts are relatively clear, there are quite a few minor, ahem, contradictions.

Right now I'm doing some research for one of the issues that we'll raise as the defense and will expect to have to counter as the plaintiff. Any more will be a spoiler.

So, assuming the defendant foresaw the collision somehow and tried to avoid it, how much "fault" would a jury (comprised of 12 Starbvcks) allocate to the defendant?

I'll keep this in as general terms as possible. I think I can talk about the mechanics of the process, but nothing concerning the facts.

Right now, we're reviewing each of the witness's depositions, trying to find launching points for our attacks during cross-examination, and how to prevent the other side from launching those same attacks. Remember, we play both sides, one during the morning, and the other during the afternoon.

We think we're ready for one witness, and are reviewing the other three.

The two upperclassmen are doing the strategerizing, and I'm trying to find what's out there concerning the points they're bringing up.

We're going to have at least two more sessions, and I have to role-play each witness and give mock testimony, so the partners won't be taken by surprise.

One of them said, "Witnesses are completely unpredictable."

Probably without revealing too much, the plaintiff witnesses are and and the defense witnesses are and

Also, I have to buy a suit.

Where I work, I never needed to be any more formal than a blazer and tie. But apparently that won't cut it in a courtroom.

what's the dress code in the courtroom?

No no, you've got it wrong. Even a purple leather jacket with some bling and chains is acceptable.

Anyway, how many of the AA attorneys are dressed appropriately for a real courtroom? This includes

:kyouya: By far the worst offender. His shirt isn't even tucked in. Will be tossed out of nearly any courtroom in the U.S.

Why is Young!Edgey's not okay, but Manny's okay? They seem pretty similar to me... (is it the pink? xD)

Should be ok, a judge might want her to button up another button.

:think-think-think: Hold on... I think I know why there's such a strict dress code. If lawyers dress extra-flashy the jury might direct more attention to their case, right? I mean, I'd probably listen more to what someone like Manfred has to say than Apollo or Phoenix.

I think it would be more as though people would be inclined to think "oh man, that guy has a horrible sense of fashion, obviously his point's invalid especially since he's a rookie."

But once you start building up a reputation for yourself, dressing flashy will not harm your first impression as much.

But once you start building up a reputation for yourself, dressing flashy will not harm your first impression as much.

But you'd always need to make a first impression on the jury. They tell you to look at the facts of the case, but I bet some people make initial impressions of innocence or guilt based on what the lawyer's look like.

But you'd always need to make a first impression on the jury. They tell you to look at the facts of the case, but I bet some people make initial impressions of innocence or guilt based on what the lawyer's look like.

I don't think a jury would focus too much on the lawyer's appearance, wouldn't the defendant and witness's look matter more?

I really doubt that... They might make a judgment on which lawyer they like better and/or they think is more competent. Which could ultimately affect their bias and affect how they vote, but I really doubt they'd make an initial final judgment of innocence or guilt based on the clothes of the lawyer.

But you'd always need to make a first impression on the jury. They tell you to look at the facts of the case, but I bet some people make initial impressions of innocence or guilt based on what the lawyer's look like.

I don't think a jury would focus too much on the lawyer's appearance, wouldn't the defendant and witness's look matter more?

I really doubt that... They might make a judgment on which lawyer they like better and/or they think is more competent. Which could ultimately affect their bias and affect how they vote, but I really doubt they'd make an initial final judgment of innocence or guilt based on the clothes of the lawyer.

Well, their testimonies should matter more becuase that's what you need to listen to. People can't help but look at someone and base an impression off their clothes.

True. Do witnesses need a dress code?