Procedure
You do this when objecting to a question by the opposing counsel.
What is: Stand and say: "I object your honor."
During direct examination:
"You went to your mom's house later that night, didn't you?"
What is "Objection: Leading Question?"
"First thing I did was get up and go to work. It was a fairly normal day at work until the robbery, which happened around 1pm. After that the police came and began interviewing people. I was taken to the station and was there until around 10pm. After that I went home."
Objection: Narrative Answer
You cannot use leading questions during this line of questioning.
What is "Direct Examination?"
This type of witness is allowed to give their opinions about the evidence presented.
Who are Experts witnesses?
This person decides whether an objection is proper.
Who is the Judge?
"Did you determine the time of death by interviewing witnesses and by requesting the autopsy report written by the coroner?"
Objection: Compound Question
In a murder case, the attorney ask the defendant "What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?"
Objection: Relevance
When the witness is on the stand you ask leading questions.
What is "Cross-Examination?"
The decision made by the judge or jury at the end of the trial
What is a Verdict?
When an objection is valid and the information presented is not allowed.
What is "Sustained?"
When a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.
Objection: Irrelevant
Q: "Did you stop at the stop sign on 5th and Main?"
A: "No."
Q: "So, to be clear, you ran the stop sign?"
Objection: Asked and Answered.
These help to explain your objection to the court.
What are The Rules of Evidence?
The lawyer that represents the person accused of a crime.
Who is the Defense attorney
This is said when an objection is rejected.
What is "Overruled"?
When you ask the witness the same question more than once.
Objection: Asked and Answered.
Q: "Weren't you the last person the victim saw on the night of his death?"
A: "I didn't kill him!"
Objection: Non-Responsive Answer
You do this when an objection to your question is sustained by the Judge.
What is "rephrase" or ask a different question?
Documents, objects, or witness testimony presented to prove or disprove something in court.
What is Evidence
You do this when disagreeing with the Judge's decision on an your objection.
What is "sit down"?
When on cross the attorney asks about something that was not raised in the direct examination.
Objection: Beyond the scope of direct.
"I think Drew was having a psychotic episode--he was blabbering on and on about nothing."
Objection: Improper Opinion
You do this if opposing counsel objects to your question and the Judge asks you to respond.
What is "Explain why your question should be allowed."
An out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter
What is Hearsay