Procedure
The first step in a trial
What is the opening statements
An objection to asking questions whose answers have nothing to do with the case
What is "Relevance"
A witness must know this document to avoid being impeached.
What is their affidavit or witness statement.
The star during cross-examination is who
What is the attorney
The name for the plaintiff/prosecution having the last word in the trial.
What is "rebuttal".
What is the prosecution/petitioner
An objection to a repeated question.
What is "Asked and Answered"
He/she is the star during direct examination
Who is the witness
Although not permissible on direct examination, these types of questions are ideal on cross-examination.
What is/are leading questions.
What you say before giving your opening statement and/or closing argument.
What is "May it please the court".
After the opening statement, the prosecution/plaintiff ask these questions of their witnesses
What is direct- examination
This question type is objectionable when an answer is implied, but only on direct examination.
What is a "Leading" question.
What is open-ended questions
Cross-examination questions should be this
What is short and leading
The main two purposes of an opening statement.
What is to tell a story & preview expected evidence.
After the direct examination of a witness, the opposing side has the right to do this
What is cross-examination
When a witness improperly testifies to a mindset of someone else.
What is "Speculation".
The attorney doing the direct examination should avoid this kind of question
What is a leading question
The purpose of the cross-examination is a discredit what the witness testified to during this
What is direct examination
The main two purposes of a closing argument
What is to (1) argue the evidence and (2) explain the application of the law).
When you have completed calling your witnesses you say this
What is "The defense/prosecution rests".
An out of court statement made by someone other than the witness.
What is "Hearsay".
After the cross-examination by the other side, you can do this
What is redirect
You have to ask what types of questions on cross-examination.
What is/are closed-ended questions (yes/no questions is also an acceptable answer).
This happens after the close and rebuttal
What is the decision by the judge or jury