Objections
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Take a Wild Guess
100
An attorney asks Flare D'Antonio on direct examination: "You're a pretty avid runner, right?"
Objection: Leading Question
100
An attorney asks Leslie Izmore: "Where do you work and how long have you worked there?"
Objection: Compound Question
100
An attorney asks Bo Tyde on cross examination: "Why did you only buy fire insurance?"
No Objection
100
An attorney asks Kelsey Boyce: "Please describe your actions on the day of September 21st."
Objection: Question calls for narrative
100
This dictates that a counsel must notify the opposing council their intent to offer hearsay evidence under this section of this rule: (Answer in the form of a question)
What is Rule 807B
200
An attorney asks Kelsey Sparks: "Who gave you the recipe to your famous sparks burgers?"
Objection: Relevance
200
An attorney for the defense objects to a statement made by the defendant, Bo Tyde. Your response, counselor?
This is not hearsay, because it is an admission by a party opponent.
200
An attorney asks Leslie Izmore: "How much money does Embry Sparks make at Four Alarm Chili Emporium?"
Objection: Lack of Personal Knowledge
200
An attorney asks Bo Tyde: "How did Mr. Burns feel after your argument?"
Objection: Speculation
200
How old must a document be to be considered ancient?
20 Years old
300
An attorney asks Kelsey Boyce, the first witness, on the first question: "What time did the fire occur?"
Objection: Assumes Facts not in Evidence
300
Embry Sparks says on the stand: "Bo Tyde yelled at his employees all the time, I bet he yelled at Howie, too."
Objection: Improper Characterization/Character Evidence
300
An opposing attorney objects to entering the resume of Howie Burns during the testimony of Leslie Izmore. Your response, counselor?
This is an exception to hearsay because it is a record of a regularly conducted activity.
300
An attorney objects to Kelsey Boyce saying: "I received a call about the fire at 2240, when a fireman told me the G.A.S. building was burning," claiming that it is hearsay. Your response, counselor?
This is not hearsay because it is not being offered for the truth of the matter asserted, but for the effect and subsequent actions of the listener.
300
After entering and reviewing the contract between Orange, Inc., and G.A.S. on Bo Tyde, the defense brings it up again and has Robin McConagall read through the contract again, adding no new information.
Objection, cumulative. This evidence has already been heard and received by the jury.
400
An attorney objects to the opposing counsel cross examining Embry Sparks on the fact that she handled pyrotechnics for the band Galactic E, claiming it is Improper Characterization. Your response, counselor?
This is not improper characterization, because is displays evidence of knowledge on the part of the witness regarding methods of starting and controlling fires.
400
A defense attorney objects to entering the fire report during the testimony of Kelsey Boyce, claiming it is hearsay, considering she did not fill out all of the report, merely completed it. Your response, counselor?
As an expert witness, Kelsey Boyce is allowed to testify on facts and data that she used in forming her expert opinion, even if those facts would not be otherwise admissible.
400
On cross examination, the attorney for the defense asks Embry Sparks: "You were removed as fire marshal because you set a fire in the vice principal's office, correct?"
Objection: More prejudicial than probative
400
This rule allows for character evidence so long as it relates to the reputation of truthfulness or untruthfulness of a witness.
Rule 609A and B.
400
The rules governing a witness's prior statement is contained within this series of rules (ex. 400s, 500s, etc)
The 600s (rule 613)
500
A counsel on the defense objects to Flare D'Antonio testifying that he runs every night and had reason to be at the fire, claiming it is improper characterization. Your response, counselor?
This is a habit or routine practice, and is therefore an exception under rule 406.
500
Robin McConnagall tells his doctor he sunburns easily and needs extra-strength prescription sunscreen. The opposing council objects to hearsay. Your response, counselor?
This is an exception to hearsay as it is a statement made for the purposes of medical diagnosis, pursuant to rule 803:4.
500
On the stand, Bo Tyde testifies he said "I am hungry" after walking into the Four Alarm Chili Emporium. The opposing council objects to hearsay. Your response, counselor?
This is an exception to hearsay under rule 803:3, as it is a statement of a then-existing physical condition.
500
On the stand, Embry Sparks says "Bo Tyde told me that the vice-principal said I was going down for setting his office on fire."
Objection, that is hearsay within hearsay.
500
These documents provide against relevant evidence being admissible.
What are the United States Constitution, federal statutes, the rules of evidence, and any other rules prescribed by the supreme court.
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