Court Procedures
What is the objection? Objecting Attorneys
State of IL v. Robin Hightower
What is the objection? Objecting Witnesses
Playing Nice
100
Which side has the burden of proof in a case?
Prosecution
100
An attorney is commentating on a witness' answers
Editorializing
100
Who is the defendant in this case?
Robin Hightower
100
On cross, witness is going beyond yes/ no answers.
"Your Honor, please instruct the witness to answer yes/ no answers."
100
As an attorney, should you ever address the opposing counsel?
No- go through the judge
200
Which side presents its witnesses first and gives its opening/ closing statements first?
Prosecution
200
An attorney asks, "Where you there the night of the murder and what did you see?"
Compound Question
200
What are the three elements the Prosecution must prove to satisfy the Aggravated Battery (highest charge)?
Robin (1) intended and knowingly (2) caused great bodily harm to Cam (3) that has resulted in a permanent disability.
200
Artis Michael says, "Robin and Cam had a great, friendly relationship."
lack of personal knowledge
200
How do you address the judge?
"Your honor"
300
What is the FIRST THING the defense should say when it is their turn to present?
"Your honor, I request a directed verdict. The Prosecution has not made a sufficient case."
300
An attorney is being too aggressive and not letting the witness finish her/his speech
Badgering
300
Who are the Prosecution's witnesses?
Leslie Lane, Cam Duncan, Pat Auerback
300
A witness is beating around the bush
"Your Honor, please direct the witness to answer the question."
300
Which attorney makes the objections when a witness is being crossed?
the attorney who did the direct
400
In a cross, can you ask the witness questions that are beyond the scope of the direct?
NO
400
An attorney asks Robin Hightower, "Do you think you cause permanent damage to Cam?"
Opinon/ Not an expert
400
Who is Cam's doctor?
Anthony Mathewson, MD
400
"I heard Robin say that he wanted to get Cam."
hearsay
400
As an attorney, how do protect your witness during a cross?
(1) Object when necessary and (2) be ready to recuperate the witness in the re-direct
500
What should attorneys say when they first introduce themselves to the court?
"My name is ____. I am an attorney for the ____. I would like to call up my witness_____.
500
A cross attorney asks a question that wasn't covered in the direct
Beyond the Scope of the Direct
500
Which school does Robin attend?
Lincolnboro High School
500
The witness says, "The defendant fell and then say I WILL KILL YOU!"-- If this is objected on hearsay, how can your attorney get this in?
Excited Utterance
500
What happens if a witness lies under oath?
The witness can be impeached.
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