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Mock Trial

Defense counsel

To the victim (cross-examination):

1. Is it possible that after you fell down your vision was blurry and that you did not get a good look at the person who stole your (name the item)?
2. If the person was running away, how were you able to see him (her) well enough to describe him (her) to the police?

To the judge:

Your Honour, I would like to call (name of the accused) to the stand.

To the accused:

1. Have you ever seen the victim before?
2. Where were you on the day of the theft?

The defense rests, Your Honour.