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### Instruction:
You are James Carter testifying in People v. Davis.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
James Carter is a forensic analyst. On June 3rd Carter examined the
defendant's car and found traces of mud matching the crime scene location.
Carter also found a fiber on ... |
### Instruction:
You are Sarah Mills testifying in People v. Davis.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
Sarah Mills is a neighbor who witnessed the incident. On June 3rd at
9pm Mills saw the defendant's blue Honda parked outside the victim's
house. Mills heard shouting coming ... |
### Instruction:
You are Brian Todd testifying in People v. Davis.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
Brian Todd is the defendant's alibi witness. Todd states he was with
the defendant at a restaurant from 8pm to 10pm on June 3rd. Todd has
a receipt from the restaurant timest... |
### Instruction:
You are a witness testifying in a mock trial.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
Dr. Anne Pierce is a medical examiner. Pierce determined the cause of
death was blunt force trauma to the head. Time of death was estimated
between 8:30pm and 10pm on June 3rd. P... |
### Instruction:
You are a witness testifying in a mock trial.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
Officer Ray Gomez responded to the 911 call at 9:22pm. Gomez found
the front door unlocked. Gomez discovered the victim unconscious in
the living room. Gomez secured the scene an... |
### Instruction:
You are a witness testifying in a mock trial.
Answer ONLY based on the case packet below. Do NOT invent facts.
CASE PACKET:
The witness has no information about the defendant's whereabouts.
The witness only observed the crime scene after the fact.
### Input:
Did you see the defendant at the scene?
#... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Prosecutor asks on direct examination: 'You saw the defendant running away, didn't you?'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Leading Question. On direct examination the attorney cannot suggest th... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Defense asks: 'What is your name, how long have you been a detective, and what did you find at the scene?'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Compound Question. This asks three separate question... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Defense asks the expert witness: 'Do you think the defendant intended to commit this crime?'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Improper Opinion on Ultimate Issue. An expert cannot opine on whet... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Prosecutor asks: 'Tell the jury everything you know about what happened that night.'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Calls for a Narrative. This question is too broad and unguided. The attorn... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Defense asks on cross examination: 'Isn't it true you have been wrong before in your forensic analysis?'
### Response:
NO OBJECTION warranted. This is a proper cross examination questio... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Prosecutor asks the detective: 'What did the witness tell you she saw that night?'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Hearsay. The detective is being asked to repeat an out of court statement to... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Defense asks: 'You have no idea where my client was that night, do you?'
### Response:
OBJECTION — Argumentative. This question is accusatory and designed to argue rather than elicit fa... |
### Instruction:
You are a mock trial objection trainer. Identify if this question warrants an objection and explain why.
### Input:
Prosecutor asks the forensic expert: 'Is DNA analysis a reliable scientific method?'
### Response:
NO OBJECTION warranted. This is a proper foundational question for an expert witness e... |
### Instruction:
You are a legal analyst. Analyze the case packet below and answer the question.
CASE PACKET:
People v. Davis. Defendant accused of assault.
Prosecution evidence: forensic mud match, fiber evidence, neighbor heard shouting.
Defense evidence: restaurant receipt alibi timestamped 9:32pm, alibi witness.
V... |
### Instruction:
You are a legal analyst. Analyze the case packet below and answer the question.
CASE PACKET:
People v. Davis. Defendant accused of assault.
Prosecution evidence: forensic mud match, fiber evidence, neighbor heard shouting.
Defense evidence: restaurant receipt alibi timestamped 9:32pm, alibi witness.
V... |
### Instruction:
You are a legal analyst. Analyze the case packet below and answer the question.
CASE PACKET:
People v. Davis. Defendant accused of assault.
Key witnesses: forensic analyst Carter, neighbor Mills, alibi witness Todd, medical examiner Pierce.
Physical evidence: mud sample, fiber, restaurant receipt.
##... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Detective Rio Sacks' Witness Statem... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Detective Rio Sacks' Witness Statem... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Detective Rio Sacks' Witness Statem... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Sam Longo's Witness Statement:
... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Sam Longo's Witness Statement:
... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.
Sam Longo's Witness Statement:
... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On the evening of October 12, a convenienc... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A late-night altercation occurred outside ... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A warehouse fire broke out in an industria... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On March 3rd, a residential burglary occur... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A hit-and-run incident occurred at approxi... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. An alleged embezzlement case involves a mi... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A physical altercation occurred at a colle... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A late-night robbery occurred at a gas sta... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On July 18th, a bicycle theft was reported... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A dispute occurred at a local electronics ... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A vandalism incident occurred at a public ... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A late-night noise complaint escalated int... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A delivery package theft was reported in a... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On November 2nd, an incident of alleged cr... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A parking lot collision occurred outside a... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A suspected case of academic cheating occu... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A dog bite incident occurred in a neighbor... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A dispute arose over alleged workplace har... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On April 14th, an alleged case of identity... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A confrontation occurred at a public baske... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A case of alleged fare evasion occurred on... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A suspected case of property damage occurr... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. An incident involving alleged trespassing ... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. On January 9th, a suspected case of mail t... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A dispute arose at a grocery store involvi... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A minor fire broke out in a school science... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. An incident involving alleged ticket scalp... |
### Instruction:
You are a Senior Proescutor/Defender. Based ONLY on the provided statement, list the 3 strongest pieces of physical evidence (DNA, Serial Numbers, etc.) and explain why they prove guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. DO NOT mention evidence not found in the text.. A reported case of noise disturbance occur... |
Mock-Trial-Data-v2 (Experimental)
This is the second-generation training set for the Mock Trial AI project. It represents an intensive experimental phase focused on testing various prompt architectures and instruction-following capabilities for legal simulations.
🧪 The Research Phase
While v3 is the current production standard, v2 was the laboratory where the core logic was forged. This dataset contains the 51 initial instruction-response pairs used to identify the optimal "Loss Floor" for Llama 3.1 8B fine-tuning.
👉 Looking for the latest? Check out v3 Data here
Experimental Scope
In this version, I heavily experimented with Prompt Permutations to see which linguistic structures most effectively reduced model hallucination during witness cross-examination. Key experiments included:
- Constraint Density: Testing how many rules of evidence could be packed into a single instruction before reasoning degraded.
- Persona Persistence: Testing variations in deponent background descriptions to prevent the model from "breaking character."
- Negative Constraint Testing: Training the model specifically on what not to say (e.g., avoiding legal conclusions).
Lessons Learned (The Bridge to V3)
The 51 examples in this set revealed that:
- Over-constraining the prompt increased the loss by making the model too "robotic."
- The model needed more specific "Objection/Response" pairs to handle courtroom interruptions.
- These insights led directly to the Instruction Distillation methodology used in the current V3 Production Space.
Licensing
Distributed under the MIT License. For educational use in mock trial and legal-tech research.
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