Mock Crime/Mock Trial Project Information

The Class Project is a semester-long project designed to engage you in the criminal justice process so that you can effectively apply course principles to the real world situations they relate to. The project is comprised of a mock crime and a mock trial, with all of the necessary preparations in between. 

Each student will choose a role to play and will participate in the criminal justice and legal systems as that role.

Each role is listed with a particular group. You will meet with your groups occasionally outside of class.

Law Enforcement Group:

• Police Officers

• Detectives

• Crime Scene Investigators

• Sketch Artist

• Profiler

• (Bail Bonds)

The Courts Group:

• Bailiff

• Judge

The Jury Group:

• (Jury Commissioner)

• Jurors

The Attorneys Group (each side will typically meet together, with their witnesses):

• Defense Attorneys

• Prosecuting Attorneys

• Expert Witnesses

• Character Witnesses

• Eyewitnesses

The Media Group:

• Camera Person

• TV Correspondent

• Newspaper Reporter

• Newspaper Photographer