I really enjoyed working with seventh graders on Monday to prepare them for mock trial. The facts of the case are a 17 year old was driving, his 14 year old passenger put her shoulder belt behind her back and was subsequently injured when the driver braked to avoid hitting a dog. The driver was ticketed for failing to ensure his passengers were properly restrained. Most of the kids think the driver should not have received a ticket- that is at first read of the facts.
I explained to the students that the jury will get to decide whether or not the driver broke the law, not if the law is a valid one. I think once they actually do the trial and hear all the facts/evidence that the jury will have no choice but to find him guilty.....but you never know! Stay tuned....trial is Wednesday!
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