
Fall River, MA - Kuss Middle School students took part in a mock trial held in the Fall River Superior Court to recognize Law Day on Friday, April 30, 2010. The Court shut down for the morning so that the 27 students could fill the seats for the program organized by William McKeon, vice president of the Fall River Bar Association and Marita Gray, the current president.
The students who voluntarily attended the program all wrote essays on issues surrounding the law and the challenges faced by the legal system thanks to emerging techonology. One student, Hannah Torres, said "the importance of law has never been debated. It is expected to provide a sense of balance."
"Without the law, the world would be a dangerous place," added Nicholas Sherwin.
The highlight of the day was the mock trial which was prosecuted by John Flor and defended by Derek Coyne, both local lawyers. Two students, Meredith Forcier and Austin Brown, played the roles of the principal witnesses. Fourteen other students played the role of jurors.
Bristol County Register of Probate, Gina DeRossi, and Govenor's Council member, Carol Fiola, were also on hand to offer words of advice to the students.
Source: The Herald News
Read More About Law Day for Fall River Middle School Students...
Let our legal experts review your case, and we'll help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Begin your case review by filling out the form below:
Phillips & Garcia, P.C.
13 Ventura Drive
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Toll Free: (888) 449-5343
Get Directions