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100

I heard from his mother that the concert was on Saturday.

What is Hearsay?

100

Witness is testifying- "Now, I work full time and had been coming off a ten day straight work schedule with no days off."

What is relevance?

100

This code tells us that Relevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence. 

What is 90.403?

100

"She's done this before, she's been doing this particular thing forever, It's her reputation."

What is character evidence?

100

This fictional lawyer was played by Gregory Peck in the 1962 legal drama, "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Who is Atticus Finch?

200

I think she was doing all this to get back at me

What is speculation?

200

This objection is raised when the question or witness statement leaves much to be interpreted

What is ambiguous?

200

This code discusses our privilege with clients.

What is 90.502?

200

"Those charges were dropped because I was innocent."

What is a legal conclusion?

200

This legal drama starred John Travolta and Robert Duvall  that tells the true story of a court case about environmental pollution that took place in Woburn, Massachusetts in the 1980s. 

What is a Civil Action?

300

 "Oh, look at that."

What is spontaneous statement?

300

This objection is raised when a question suggests the desired answer instead of letting the witness provide their own account. 

What is leading?

300

Except as provided by statute, hearsay evidence is inadmissible.

What is 90.802?

300

"My son is a law-abiding citizen, He  never hurt anyone, never been arrested."

What is improper bolstering?

300

This legal thriller tv show premiered in 2007, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne.

What is Damages?

400

"I heard from Jack, who was told by Jill, not to climb up that hill."

What is hearsay within hearsay?

400

 This question does not seek information. Instead, it simply challenges the witness to attack their credibility.

What is argumentative?

400

This code addresses on refreshing the memory of a witness.

What is 90.613?

400

"Now you would never lay a hand on her when you argued, correct."

What is leading?

400

Denzel Washington received an academy award nomination in 2018 for his portrayal of a defense lawyer .

What is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

500

"There's a spider in the car!"

What is excited utterance?

500

This objection may be raised when you have a witness who skirts around your question and rambles on and on.

What is non-responsive?

500

This code addresses Matters which may be judicially noticed.

What is 90.202?

500

"Now what did you and your attorney discuss when you drafted the time-sharing when you filed this petition?"

What is privilege?

500

This lawyer character has appeared in two AMC shows, one being his own spinoff.

Who is Jimmy McGill?