Common Objections 1
Evidence
Common Objections 2
Misc.
Objections
100
When an attorney asks a witness to make a conclusion based on guess instead of known facts.
Calls for speculation
100
Name the three different types of evidence
1) Real 2) Demonstrative 3) Testimonial
100
What is the objection called when its made because a witness does not answer the question?
Non responsive
100
When is a frisk allowed?
When an officer reasonably believes that his or another's safety may be at risk or that the person has committed a crime normally involving a weapon.
100
Objections can either be...
sustained or overruled
200
Why can't an attorney ask the witness a compound question? Meaning two questions in one?
because it can lead to a confusing answer
200
Fingerprints and blood are examples of what type of evidence.
Real evidence
200
Attorney: And then you shot him didn't you?....An attorney should object to this because...
it is a leading question
200
The VIII Amendment protects a person from...
excessive bail or fines, and cruel and unusual punishment
200
What must an attorney do when objecting to a question?
give a reason for the objection
300
Attorney: Why don't you stop lying and admit you are a drug addict! This type of questioning is objected to because it is...
Argumentative
300
What differentiates real evidence from other types of evidence admitted into trial?
It was involved in the issue being discussed at court
300
Give an example of a privilege which allows a witness to not answer a question
Attorney-client privilege, marital privilege
300
What are the three components of an opening statement?
Introduction, Concise preview of the case's facts and evidence, and conclusion
300
Why should an attorney immediately object?
1) to prevent inadmissible evidence/testimony and 2) courts require prompt objections
400
Give an example a leading question.
No specific answer, the instructor will determine if the answer was acceptable.
400
Give an example of demonstrative evidence
Videos, drawings, simulations etc. (other answers can be correct as determined by the instructor)
400
Attorney: You did not, not go to the movies correct? This question should be objected to because it is...
Misleading
400
Put the following in order: Voir dire, interrogation, discovery
1) interrogation 2) discovery 3) voir dire
400
Overruled means:
That the judge agrees with the party introducing the evidence and allows it to be admitted
500
Name four types of common objections
3 out of these 9: Argumentative, asked and answered, asking for a conclusion, calls for speculation, compound question, irrelevant questions, leading question, misleading question, non- responsive, privilege
500
What type of evidence is a ransom note?
Real! It was involved in the actual crime!
500
Name all ten types of common objections (This also gives this team 200 extra points if they get it correct!)
Argumentative, asked and answered, asking for a conclusion, calls for speculation, compound question, irrelevant questions, leading question, misleading question, non- responsive, privilege
500
Which amendment protects Americans from being required to house soldiers?
The third amendment
500
Attorney: What did your husband tell you about his involvement? Opposing Attorney: Objection! Should this objection be overruled or sustained?
Overruled because the attorney did not give a reason as to why they are objecting!
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