"At no time did he ever tell me what my legal rights were."
who is Barbara Barrett?
other then testimony that establishes the truthfulness or untruthfulness of a party witness, no other testimony pertaining to that party's character is permitted unless it is directly related to the issues under question
what is improper character testimony?
The cross examination of Plantiff's witness happens after this.
What is the Direct Examination?
"The car you saw leaving the scene of the accident was red wasn't it?"
What is a leading question?
Opening statement for Barbra Barrertt.
Who is the Plantiffs' attorney?
"The next thing I knew, I heard three loud noises, real close together. They sounded like a car backfiring."
who is Lee Porter?
A witness' answer is objectionable if it fails to respond to the question asked; however, some latitude should be afforded. Attorneys should not badger a witness.
what is a non-responsive answer?
What is opening the court?
The necessity of the plantiff to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, every material allegation.
What is the Burden of Proof?
Swearing in the witness.
Who is Dana McGuire?
****** Double Jeopordy ******
Statement other than one made by the witness testifying at the the trial offered into evidence to prove that the matter asserted in the statement is true.
What is Hearsay?
This comes after the closing arguments?
What is the Judge and Jury retire?
Documents and other pieces of evidence that support one side of the case submitted for approval of the judge.
what are exhibits?
Closing statement for B.B
Who is the defense attorney?
"I do recall that at no time did she ask for an attorney until after she made the statement and at not time did she ask that the questioning be discontinued."
Who is C.M. Chaney?
Evidence, testimony, and demonstrations may only be introduced if they have direct bearing on the case.
What is Relevance?
The final thing to happen in a trial?
what is recess?
to uphold the validity or justice of-backed, approved, endorsed or accepted as true or proper.
What is sustained?
Cross-examination for Dana Maguire
who is The Palntiff attorney?
"It is not possible to determine the order in which the shots were fired"
Who is Joe R. May?
the opposite of: Witness may only testify to facts which they have personal knowledge.
Final team to make closing arguments.
What is the Plantiff team?
to introduce yourself and your client and to acquaint the jury with the nature of your case.
What is an opening statement?
Making and objection
who is an attorney?