Trial Procedures
Rules of Evidence-Witness Examination
Objections
Obejctions Continued
Extra
100
The title that the judge must always be addressed with
What is "Your Honor"?
100
True or False: When cross examining witnesses, you may ask questions related to matters that did NOT come up in direct examination
False.
100
Define Hearsay

What is an out of court statement of a declarant offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. 

100

True of False: Objections not stated in the modified rules of evidence can be made during trial

What is FALSE.

100
On what grounds can physical evidence be introduced?
What is if it is relevant to the case
200
This side first gets to deliver its opening statements
What is the plaintiff?
200
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"
200
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
What is relevancy?
200

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!

200
The number of times physical evidence needs to be introduced
What is only once?
300
When can re-cross questions be asked?
Only if re-direct questions are asked
300
When an attorney shows that a witness is not telling the truth, they can do what to the witness?
Impeach the witness
300
The objection made when the witness is wandering or allowed to tell an entire story
What is narration?
300

What is the rule when the court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.

What is Rule 403?


Rule 403  Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of
Time, or Other Reasons

300

True or False: You must mark something as an exhibit for identification purposes BEFORE it can be marked as evidence

What is TRUE!

400

The side of the courtroom that the defendant sits on

What is the left side of the courtroom?

Or What is side furthers away from the jury

400
The only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion
What is an expert witness?
400

How do you qualify an expert?

What is In order to testify as an expert, the witness must first be “qualified” as an expert in a particular field. This is done by laying a foundation for qualification – i.e., by asking questions about the witness’ education, experience, training, and background; then asking the presiding judge to have him/her qualified as an expert in a particular field

400

What is it called when a witness who is not an expert gives an opinion that is based on the witness's perception.

What is Rule 701 Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness.

400

What are the steps in a trial

(bonus points if you can give time requirements)

What is the opening, prosecution case, defense case, and closing arguments.

500

Who can make objections during a direct examination?

What is only the attorney who will be doing cross.

500

The process for making an objection.

What is stand, object, state rule/why, rebut if necessary, and wait for judge to rule.

500
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to was possibly could have happened
What is speculation?
500

The exceptions to the hearsay rule are... 

What is

state of mind exception

Present Sense of impression

excited utterance 

dying declaration

former testimony

500

The whole prodecure that one needs to go through in order for a document to be submitted into evidence 

What is approach, lay foundation, identify, enter into evidence.

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