Judge Curiel of the Southern District of California presides over mock trial

Honorable Gonzalo Curiel with "student judge"

Students learn about trials



On January 9, 2013, District Judge Gonzalo Curiel of the Southern District of California hosted 20 high school students for a mock trial about the hazards of texting while driving. The students took on the roles of all the participants in the trial including judge, attorneys, witnesses and jurors.