Trial Procedures
(True or False) You can make objections any time the opposing counsel is questioning a witness or presenting something to the court
What is True
Witness has already answered the question.
What is asked and answered?
This type of request asks the judge to take a specific action, such as excluding irrelevant evidence or removing a witness from the courtroom.
What is a motion?
When anyone is talking it is ok to whisper to the person next to you
What is NO!
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
What is relevancy?
Opposing counsel is arguing with the witness
What is Argumentative?
This motion prevents the opposing counsel from bringing up irrelevant or prejudicial topics, such as unrelated personal issues of the defendant.
What is a motion in limine?
Quoting something someone else said as a reply
What is hearsay?
This motion removes all witnesses from the courtroom during testimony to prevent them from hearing each other’s statements and changing their stories.
What is a motion to exclude witnesses?
This side first gets to deliver its opening statements
What is the plaintiff?
Opposing Counsel is suggesting the answer for the witness in their questioning
What is Leading?
The opposing counsel asks the witness two things at once
What is Compound Question?
This motion can interrupt proceedings immediately if opposing counsel says something false or improper, asking the judge to disregard that statement.
What is a motion to strike?
(True or False) During you opening statement, dedicating your support to your client should take the longest
What is False
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!
This motion is made after the opposing side finishes presenting its case, arguing that even if all their evidence is true, it still fails to meet the legal standard required to prove guilt or liability.
What is a motion for directed verdict?