Trial Procedures
The title that the judge must always be addressed with
What is "Your Honor"?
True or False: When cross-examining witnesses, you may ask questions related to matters that did NOT come up in direct examination
False
Which one of the following is always "objectionable": (1) questions with "yes" or "no" answers; (2) compound questions; (3) leading question; (4) lengthy questions?
What is #3, Compound questions are always objectionable.
True or False: Objections not stated in the case book can be made during trial?
What is false
True or False: You must mark something as an exhibit BEFORE it can be marked as evidence
True
This side first gets to deliver its opening statements
What is Prosecution/Plaintiff?
The rule that prevents one from asking cross-questions related to matters that did not come up in direct examination
What is "Scope of Witness Examination"
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
What is relevancy?
How should an attorney end their questioning?
“No further questions, Your Honor. May the witness be excused”
A statement made outside of the courtroom is considered what?
What is hearsay?
When can re-direct questions be asked?
When an attorney shows that a witness is not telling the truth, they can do what to the witness?
What is impeaching the witness
Ture or False; you should not make an objection if you are unsure if it's correct
False. Always make the objection because it could stick.
When is the only time you should make a conclusion?
What is the closing arugments
True or False: You can stand up to object even if you don't know the specific name of the objection you are making
What is TRUE!
What side of the courtroom does the defendant sit on
What is opposite the jury box? (Left side)
The only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion
What is an expert witness?
The objection made when the witness is talking too much or telling a whole story
What is narrative?
Can you raise a hearsay objection to a stipulated document?
What is No
True or false; The cross exam has open-ended questions
False
The number of minutes you have to ask direct questions. The number of minutes you have to ask cross-questions
What is 14 mins for direct and 10 mins for cross
The number of questions you should ask while re-directing and re-crossing a witness
What is 2-3 questions?
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to what possibly could have happened
What is speculation?
List 8 out of the 17 usable Trial objections
Possible answers: Unfair extrapolation, Relevance, More Prejudicial than Probative, Foundation, Speculation, Opinion Testimony, Expert witness, Character Evidence, Hearsay, leading questions, compound questions, narrative, argumentative, asked and answered, vague, non-responsive witness, outside the scope of cross
What is the difference between a civil and criminal trial?
In a civil trial, the lawsuit is between two individuals that are seeking a monetary (or similar) award. In a criminal trial, the lawsuit is between a person and the state/federal government, and the trial may result in jail time.