Trial Procedures
Rules of Evidence-Witness Examination
Objections
Obejctions Continued
Extra
100
Your Honor
The title that the judge must always be addressed
100
False
True or False: When cross examining witnesses, you may ask questions related to matters that did NOT come up in direct examination
100
When the rules of evidence are broken or interrupt the flow of a direct and/or cross
When should an attorney object?
100
This is not character evidence because it is referring to credibility and is being offered as a rebuttal
What is a proper response to Rule 608 (Evidence of Character Evidence?)
100
What is relevant to the case
On what grounds can physical evidence be introduced?
200
The prosecution
What is the side that delivers the opening statement first?
200
Beyond the scope of direct examination
The rule that prevents one from asking cross questions related to matters that did not come up in direct examination
200
What is relevancy (Rule 401 or 402)
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
200
True!
True or False: You can stand up to object even if you don't know the specific name of the objection you are making
200
Once
The number of times physical evidence needs to be introduced
300
Stand up!
What should an attorney do first, before stating an objection?
300
Impeach the witness
When an attorney shows that a witness is not telling the truth, they can do what to the witness?
300
Calls for a narrative (Rule 384) or Narration
The objection made when the witness is wandering or allowed to tell an entire story
300
Hearsay
A statement made outside of the courtroom is considered what?
300
True
True or False: You must mark something as an exhibit BEFORE it can be marked as evidence
400
Ask the witness if they would like them to ask the question again? Ask the question again.
What should an attorney do if their objection is "overruled" by the judge?
400
Expert Witness
The only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion
400
This is relevant your honor because it goes to (motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge...)
What is a correct response to a relevance objection?
400
No
Can you raise a hearsay objection to a stipulated document?
400
Lack of Proper Foundation
Objection if an exhibit in not properly brought into evidence?
500
The Doctor and Possibly the Officer
Who should be voir dired in this case?
500
The Trier of Fact
Who should attorneys direct objections, comments, etc...to during the course of the trial? The Opposing Counsel or Trier of Fact (Judge)
500
Speculation
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to was possibly could have happened
500
What is admission against interest, state of mind, business records, and excited utterance.
The exceptions to the hearsay rule are... (must state all 4!)
500
Refresh the witnesses recollection
What do you do if your witness on DIRECT forgets what they know (according to the case packet?)
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