Proper ways to object
A formal protest against evidence, testimony, or a question from the opposition
An Objection
What is the primary purpose of a trial?
To resolve disputes by determining the facts according to the law.
Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Who holds the burden of proof in a criminal case?
The prosecution
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss
Tort
When should you raise an objection during a trial?
When you believe that the evidence presented is improper or inadmissible
In a criminal trial, who represents the government?
The prosecutor
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
6th Amendment
What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
A doctor failing to diagnose a condition that was obvious is an example of what?
Negligence
To argue that the evidence presented does not pertain to the case, is wat type of objection?
Relevance objection
What is the burden of proof in a civil case?
The plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence.
This amendment reserves powers for the states:
10th Amendment
Explaining what evidence will be presented, Introducing the theory of the case and Giving the jury a roadmap of the trial is done during what part of the trial?
Opening Statement
A person intentionally hitting their friend with a book is what?
An Intentional Tort
What should you do after making an objection in court?
Remain standing until the judge rules on the objection
A neutral third party helps the parties negotiate a mutually acceptable solution.
Mediation
Citizenship rights and equal protection under the law by which amendment?
14th Amendment
Laws based on judicial decisions and precedents are called?
Case Law
Requires adherence to a standard of reasonable care to avoid careless acts that could foreseeably harm others is the definition for what?
“Duty of care”
Witness is trying to testify about something someone else said outside of court.
Hearsay
Information presented to support the arguments of each party.
Evidence
The right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude is guaranteed by which amendment?
15th Amendment
For a civil trail what is the burden of proof?
Preponderance of Evidence
There are 3 things that a plaintiff must prove to win a negligence case?
That the defendant owed a duty of care, breached it and caused damages