Objections on direct examination
Objections on cross-examination
CE for Attorneys
CE for Witnesses
100

A question that asks about an out-of-court statement as evidence

What is Hearsay?

100

A frequently raised objection - the question is outside the issue or argument of the case.

What is relevance?
100

When addressing the judge, what two words must we always use?

What is "Your honor?"

100

Even if an attorney is aggressive or confrontational on cross, a witness must maintain this attitude and tone.

What is calm and respectful?

200

This objection is made when a question on cross-examination exceeds the content of the witness's direct.

What is "Beyond the scope"

200

A question that asks about an out-of-court statement as evidence

What is Hearsay?

200
This physical action must be done every time an attorney speaks.

What is standing up?

200

Expected answers to cross-examination questions

These are generally considered yes or no questions. Note that the witness doesn't necessarily always have to answer yes or no.

300

A question on direct that prompts the desired answer in itself.

What is Leading question?

300

This should be raised if a cross-examining attorney repeatedly asks the same question after it’s been clearly answered.

What is asked and answered?
300

Before an expert can offer opinions in court, the attorney must first do this to establish the witness’s qualifications and request permission from the judge.

What is: lay a knowledge foundation to enter the witness as an expert in their field

300

If a witness accidentally gives an incorrect answer, they should do this, either immediately or when given the chance.

What is "politely correct the mistake on the record"?

400

A question that asks the witness to draw conclusions on matters or events outside their knowledge.

What is Speculation?

400

if an attorney fails to do this, the objection may be considered waived.

What is object in a timely manner (immediately after a question)

400

After establishing the expert’s qualifications, this is the formal statement an attorney should make to the court to allow the witness to give opinion testimony.

What is "Your Honor, at this time, we offer [Witness's Name] as an expert in the field of [expertise], and ask that the court recognize them as such?"

400

Witnesses should avoid this behavior, which can suggest they’ve been coached or are uncertain about their testimony.

What is looking to the attorney/team before answering?

500

This objects to the witness' response instead of the attorney's question. The witness describes events in a long, uninterrupted story, rather than responding directly to the attorney’s question.

What is Narrative?

500

This objection is used when an attorney asks a question that is worded strangely or confusing, making it hard for the witness to understand or answer properly.

What is Vague/Ambiguous?
500

Must be asked by an attorney before going to question a witness.

What is your honor, may I walk the well?

500

When opposing counsel objects during a question or while the witness is answering, this is what the witness must do, even if they feel confident about their response.


What is STOP SPEAKING AND LET THE JUDGE RULE?

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