My Role
I am hired by the defendant
Defense Attorney
Witness will NOT be allowed to answer.
Sustained
the first series of questions asked of the witness by the prosecutor or defense attorneys when they are presenting their case
Direct Examination
A neighbor told me that she saw Kim hanging around the Apple tree before it was cut down.
Objection!! Hearsay!
Special Victim's Unit
Criminal Intent
Detective Stabler
The Rapper ICE T
Law and Order
Documents everything said within the trial.
Court Reporter
Witness WILL be allowed to answer.
Overruled
prevents illegal questioning; the prosecutor and the defense attorney have this duty
Objection
I don’t know your client but he seems to have an innocent smile.
Objection!!
Opinion!
Some people call this popular TV show “Pigs” instead.
Bad Boys Bad Boys, whatcha gonna do!
Cops
Answer questions loudly and clearly, be confident. Tell what they know are saw
Witness
Someone’s idea of what might have happened or why
Speculation/Conclusion
the first series of questions asked of the witness by the prosecutor or defense attorneys when the other side is presenting their case
Cross Examination
Having your house broken into made you feel unsafe didn’t it?
Objection!
Leading!
Couples hate each other and want custody of kids
Money
They do not want to be together anymore
He or she cheated
Divorce Court
Reviews report with prosecutor before trial.
Police officer
Questioning that may mean one thing but it is considered another
Ambiguous
ask questions of the other side’s witness after that witness has been redirected
ReCross Examination
Tell me where you saw the defendant first and how you found out he stole your car.
Objection! Compound!
I am from Detroit. I wear glasses. I am a dude and I do not play in my court room. I am a black man (Judge that is)
Judge Mathis
Administers the oath of anyone who takes the stand
Bailiff
Questions that create the desired response
Leading
ask questions after their witness has been cross-examined by the other side
ReDirect Examination
I know Jill didn’t do it, she always plays softball on Tuesday nights.
Objection!
Speculation!
I have the longest running court TV show. I will kick you out of my courtroom for any little thing. I am mean and an older white woman!
Judge Judy