I Object!
Trial Rules
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Evidence
NuMbErS
100
On direct the lawyer asks: "You found the weapon behind the dumpster, correct?"
Objection Leading
100
Time Limit for Openings and Closings
What is 5 minutes and what is 10 minutes?
100

Shawn Miller

Who is the defendant?

100
Number of exhibits we were given
What is 5?
100
The court shall not consider an objection that is not contained in these rules.
What is 102?
200
Hypothetically, you could've missed it?
Objection Speculation
200
your team should act as if the judge just entered
*all stand*
200

The whistleblower

Who is Fran Ashcott

200
Data broken down to Mr./Ms. Smith’s students by number, quartile ranking and number of students assigned to Smith’s class who did not take the test on the original testing dates.
What is Johnson's Statistical Analysis?
200
Hearsay hundreds place
What is 4?
300
On cross the lawyer asks, "So that makes your testimony invalid then?"
Objection Argumentative
300
Prosecution goes second for this
What is closing statements?
300

Shawn Miller's business partner

Who is Sidney Taylor?

300
People who signed the deposition?
Who are Lauren Smith and Bobbie Jones?
300
Objections during opening statements and closing arguments are NOT permitted.
What is rule 804?
400

Tell us about your day

Objection Narration

400
Can evidence be enlarged, altered, or marked prior to trial?
no
400

Names of Defense Witneses

Who are: Shawn Miller, Mickey Pennman, Ryan Williams

400
Section given to us from the NY Education law
What is Section 3214?
400
If a witness is unable to recall a statement made in an affidavit, the attorney on direct may show that portion of the affidavit that will help the witness to remember.
What is 303?
500
Every Hearsay Exception (6)
Present Sense Impression Admission of a Party Opponent Business Records State of Mind Statements in Learned Treatises Statements by Unavailable Declarant
500
i. The courthouse in which the tournament round is taking place must permit video or audio taping, and the team wishing to videotape or audiotape has received permission from the courthouse in advance of the trial. We note that many State and Federal courthouses prohibit video or audio taping devices in the courthouse. ii. The judge consents before the beginning of the trial. iii. The opposing team consents in writing prior to the time the trial begins. Written consents should be delivered to the County Coordinator. Fax or e-mail is acceptable. iv. A copy of the video or audio tape must be furnished to the opposing team (at no cost) within 48 hours after the trial. v. The video or audio tape may not be shared by either team with any other team in the competition.
What is when video or audiotaping can occur?
500

Names of  Prosecution witnesses

Who are: Sheridan Holmes, Fran Ascot, Pat Nolan

500
Please have one member of your team who has never been a lawyer correctly enter evidence
*that happens*
500
Rule 901
What is the prosecutions burden of proof?
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