Objections #1
What's the objection?
Explain how you knew the defendant and what they were like
Compound
What's the objection for this cross examination question?
Johnny Cade, do you really think I’m so stupid that I would believe you acted in self-defense?
Badgering/Argumentative
What's the objection for this direct examination question?
You weren’t at the scene of the crime, correct?
Leading
The part of a trial where attorneys ask clarifying questions to the judge
Pretrial
Bell Ringer: Which hearsay exception would this be?
“I’m so angry right now.”
Then existing mental, physical, emotional state
What is the objection for this question, the first on direct examination?
How did you feel when the suspect pulled out a knife?
Lack of Foundation
What is the objection for this question on direct?
What was going through Bob’s mind while Ponyboy was being drowned?
Speculation
What is the objection for this question?
What did the man say about having a gun?
Hearsay
The process of proving a witness has contradicted their statement or left out important details
Impeachment
Which of the following hearsay exceptions would this fall under?
“Ahhh! A spider!”
Excited utterance
What is the name for an objection where the witness does not answer the question directly?
What’s wrong with this cross examination question?
Tell us about what you saw at the scene
Not leading
What’s the objection for a response on direct that is too long and strays off topic?
Narrative
Beyond a reasonable doubt, clear and convincing evidence, and probable cause are three examples of this
Burden of Proof/
Standard of Proof
Which of the following hearsay exceptions would this fall under?
“That blue car just slammed into the red one!”
Present sense impression
A question about a point that was not brought up on cross examination or redirect.
Beyond the scope
What is "the truth of the matter asserted"?
The core issue of the case
What's the objection?
A school teacher testifies about the potential medical condition of a suspect.
Improper Opinion
The term for a violation of the rules of mock trial
Material Violation
What is the hearsay exception?
In court, a witness says that "Before Mark was shot, he told me, 'I think this is it.'"
Declarant Unavailable/Statement of Impending Death
The attack on a witness' character outweighs the relevance of what they are saying.
Prejudicial vs. probative
More prejudicial than probative
What's the objection?
Dally, where was Bob positioned when Johnny stabbed him?
Lack of personal knowledge
Name all five of the stipulations that a witness can meet to be an expert (they only need to meet one of them)
Skills, knowledge, education, experience, and training
What is the hearsay exception?
In court, Randy says, "Bob told me 'I'm gonna kill that greaser.'"
Declarant Unavailable/Statement Against Interest