The People v. Joe Jones: A 10 Minute Mock Trial

This is a 10 minute video of a mock trial from opening statements through closing arguments, including the judge's instructions. It ends right before the jury announces its verdict. This video can be used to show kids what a trial looks like, and then they can deliberate as the jury and decide whether the prosecution has proven that the defendant is guilty. This video was written and directed by Berkeley High School sophomore Rachel Alper, and it stars a number of kids who are alumni of the fifth grade mock trial program at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Berkeley, California. For more information about this program, please contact Ty Alper at [e-mail].
Equipment was provided by the Berkeley High video production program, with support from the Berkeley High Development Group, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund, Career Technical Education (CTE), and Regional Occupation Program (ROP).
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[@milesmayhew7019]

bruh what was the jury's decision I'm on the edge of my seat

[@user-sw6yo2rl7y]

pues sientate bien

[@bonkbong5692]

Defence attorney is just adorable. Look at his attitude, full of vim and enthusiasm, and above all, I sense strong authority in his tone.

[@holymocha5239]

anyone elses teacher making them watch this?

[@starryrosez6948]

yuhh

[@himothy42083]

yup lol

[@krb_lolthatsme9206]

Idk why.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

THIS is hilarious and cute I want the defence attorney if i am ever in trouble

[@LarkspurLight]

Me

[@user-ol5wh1hl6o]

I hold two trials in my 8th grade English classes based off of Poe's stories "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." I use this video to show my students how a trial works. It's perfect! Thanks for posting it!

[@jeffmrochinski]

Fantastic. Basic but effective illustration of a trial for students to view. Thank you!

[@dominiquethomas9913]

Super cute. My 5 year old son and I were watching because we were talking about the different roles in court. Love it

[@alh6693]

Just give the kid a damn candybar

[@samanthafraser3146]

This is SO helpful for me as a teacher as I explain to my kids how a trial works. Thanks so much!!

[@davidjeffries6505]

This was great! I am a trial attorney in NY. I am currently on trial and used this to provide a visual illustration to my 6 year old son. Thanks for putting this out!

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

LOVE THE DEFENCE ATTORNEY!! AND the Judge trying not to laugh at a few crucial moments

[@UnknownUser-jg8ry]

Defense*

[@chaiwarrior11]

Wonderful!

[@DuggyDugunder]

One hour and 37 minutes later! 🤣 Next time I'm in trouble, I want that defense lawyer.

[@idkwhoarewetalkingabout4037]

Had to watch this in class for 6th period. I personally say #FREEJOEJONES

[@therestoredmomabundantmoth4396]

Foishly cut off the verdict . My children are waiting on a response

[@AshleyWilson-LitisLit]

My class loved this. On the edge of our seats fr

[@nxn718]

👏🏾 yes !

[@zman90]

Since the video cut off the end...
Do you think Joe Jones I guilty or not guilty?
Reply down below

[@breonabaughman7989]

my teacher sent me this （⊙ｏ⊙） WAIT IS HE GULITY OR NOT DONT END IT LIKE THIS

[@brandonchiwaza1359]

Why did I defend this whole case at home 😭

[@letstalkchicagobulls6621]

#freejoejones

[@Adachi69420]

My man Joe did nothin #FreeJoe

[@faiththeavocado2479]

The lawyer sounds likes the corn kid

[@CrypticNMachiavellian]

Although there are a lot of doubt from the given evidence, I believe that he’s not guilty
Idk what y’all think, but yeah

[@salamandergirl4845]

Is joe Tubbo or Bilzo

[@hethemoron1505]

jojo? -jjba intesifies-
lol

[@krb_lolthatsme9206]

I have to watch this for a class -_-
#freejoe

[@surpremekanii4561]

i had to too🤦

[@th3y_lovecaroline8]

Samee

[@craigolson6231]

This was fire... I object! Should have been not guilty!!

[@davidholmgren8156]

Joe probably is guilty but probably will be acquited as there are elements of doubt, however I must say that I was more impressed by the prosecution than the defense

[@energyacres]

IS HE GUILTY OR NOT??????????

[@derpydino35]

One hour and 37 minutes later...
#freejoe

[@bailey0520]

#freejoe

[@cruzramos2871]

#FreeJoe

[@user-yv3jy3eo7x]

Kid jugde love it lolololol hahah😂😂😂

[@chasejewell1067]

why is everybody's teachers telling them to watch this, tell us to watch judge ross or some other crap

[@cannedval]

Joe deserves better #freejoe alksjhdf

[@burnttoast8371]

I thought is said Joe Jonas but I'm going to do the mock trial so thank you!

[@chaos871]

not guilty bro

[@mrznichy]

No one wanted to fix his bowtie? …. Triflin

[@MpgCreationTV]

Nice!

[@LarkspurLight]

Your name tho-
And ur pfp-
It is so
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AWESOME AND A GREAT PIECE OF ART

[@leak-proofchugwaterbottle2594]

Lol I’m watching this at the same time as the rest of my class

[@rayanna7188]

NOOO DON'T LEAVE ME ON A CLIFFHANGER IS JOE GUILTY OR INNOCENT?!

[@isaiahmccall593]

Nahhhhh fuck all dat I need to hear not guilty I got 50 bucks on dis

[@margeretnarwin1062]

DISLIKE SPIKEEEE

[@chaiboix]

joe is guilty.

[@Michael-sk2nl]

Bruh Ninja didn’t enjoy this 😡

[@That_gunter]

Ninja imagine being fake 😂

[@dedahakim887]

Not guilty

[@LarkspurLight]

W H A T D I D T H E Y D E CI D E

[@aryanvishwanathan3118]

#freejoe

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#freejoe

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#freejoe

[@PlooferFish]

#freejoe

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#freejoe

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#freejoe

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[@leak-proofchugwaterbottle2594]

#freejoe