Trial Procedures
This is how you should always address the judge.
What is "Your Honor"?
True or False: When cross examining witnesses, you must ask questions that are related to issues brought up on direct examination.
False.
When and how an attorney should make an objection.
What is at the time an objectionable circumstance has occured and stand up to say "Objection, your Honor"?
This is the objection to make if a question on direct includes attorney testimony.
What is "Objection, leading question"?
This is the speech that argues the case for the plainitff or defendant.
What is the closing argument?
This side is the first to present opening statements.
What is the plaintiff?
These types of questions should be asked on direct examination.
Testimony that does not help the trier of fact determine whether a fact is more or less likely.
What is not relevant?
True or False: You can stand up to object if don't know the specific number of the objection you are making.
What is TRUE?
This is the number of witnesses called by each side.
What is only 3?
This is when re-cross questions are permitted.
What is after redirect (only if there is a redirect)?
When an attorney shows that a witness is not telling the truth.
What is impeaching the witness?
This is the objection made when the witness is wandering or allowed to tell an entire story.
What is narration?
This is a statement made outside of the courtroom that is being used for the truth of the matter asserted.
What is hearsay?
This is what witnesses and attorneys should do in court when they are not performing.
What is stay in character?
This is where the defense sits in a courtroom.
What is the side furthest from the jury box?
This is what a witness cannot do on the stand.
What is invent facts?
This is the rule number under which to object if the witness does not have personal knowledge of the matter to which they are testifying.
What is 602?
This rule says that statements by party opponent are not hearsay.
What is 801d2?
This is when our mini mock case will take place.
What is Saturday, November 2?
The number of minutes a team has for cross and recross.
What is 15 minutes?
These are limited to just two.
What is the number of questions an attorney can ask during redirect or recross?
This is the rule that permits experts to provide opinions.
What is 702?
This rule states that a character trait is not admissible to prove that on a particular occasion the person acted in accordance with the character or trait.
What is rule 404?
This is what month our Regional tournament will be held
What is March?