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Par Hills Students Make Case Against Drunk Driving
Mock trial gave aspiring lawyers a chance to show off their skills and to educate the public.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court was the scene for A Mock Trial: Exploring Consequences of Driving While Intoxicated.
The event Monday night was organized by the Parsippany Municipal Alliance, a group that for more than three decades has worked to prevent alcohol and drug use in the township.
Portraying lawyers and witnesses in the case were members of Institute of Political and Legal Education, students who are considering careers in the law.
They were under the direction of teachers, Robert Weinstein and Adam Pavese, and received guidance from Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi. Hon. Anthony Frese, chief judge of Parsippany's traffic court, presided over the mock trial.
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In attendance were PMA committee members including Mayor James Barberio, along with members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council and Board of Education.
The defense attorneys were Allysa Willis and Emma Flynn. Sam Fendler and Cassie Fowlie served as prosecutors. Taylor Sharofsky played defendant Sam Yardleym and the witnesses were portrayed by Jacob Shulman, Christian Didonna, Brittny Baxter, Emily Comora, Matt Chambers, Tom Naughton, Kristin Bunk, Julia Smith, Neha Khan and Frank Caccavale.
