Trial Procedures
What is "Your Honor"?
The title that the judge must always be addressed with
True or False: When cross examining witnesses, you may ask questions related to matters that did NOT come up in direct examination
False.
What should an attorney do when an objectionable circumstance occurs?
An attorney should stand up to make an objection
True of False: Objections not stated in the case book can be made during trial
False
On what grounds can physical evidence be introduced?
if it is relevant to the case
What is the plaintiff?
This side first gets to deliver its opening statements
What is "Scope of Witness Examination"
The rule that prevents one from asking cross questions related to matters that did not come up in direct examination
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
Relevancy
True or False: You can stand up to object even if you don't know the specific name of the objection you are making
True
What is only once?
The number of times physical evidence needs to be introduced
When can re-cross questions be asked?
Only if re-direct questions are asked
When an attorney shows that a witness is not telling the truth, they can do what to the witness?
Impeach the witness
The objection made when the witness is wandering or allowed to tell an entire story
narration
A statement made outside of the courtroom is considered what?
Hearsay
True or False: You must mark something as an exhibit BEFORE it can be marked as evidence
TRUE
What is the left side of the courtroom?
The side of the courtroom that the defendant sits on
What is an expert witness?
The only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion
A question that requires the witness to make up information is objectionable as what?
invention of facts
Can you raise a hearsay objection to a stipulated document?
The only document that requires only to be marked for identification in order for witnesses to talk about it
Affadavit! It doesn't require submission into evidence in order to for the witness to talk about it. It only needs to be marked for identification.
What is 7 minutes, plus 2 minutes for Voir Dire.
The number of minutes you have to ask direct questions
What is 3 questions?
The number of questions you are allowed to ask while re-directing and re-crossing a witness
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to was possibly could have happened
speculation
The exceptions to the hearsay rule are... (must state all 4!)
admission against interest, state of mind, business records, and excited utterance.
What is the full name of the accused person in the Mock Trial 2025-2026 Court Case?
Riley Shafer