These types of questions can only be asked during cross exam
What are leading questions
100
What the documents that will go into evidence are called before they go into evidence
what are exhibits
100
The judge's agreement with an objection
What is "sustained"
100
The last step in the trial
What are closing arguments
200
The "star" of the direct of exam
Who is the witness
200
Necessary before substantial testimony and tangible evidence can be considered
What is laying foundation
200
What was the color of the light?
Red.
Was it illegal to go?
Yes.
Because of the color of the light?
Yes
It was illegal?
What is asked and answered
200
What we are trying to prove or disprove through evidence and testimony
What is legal theory
300
3 rules of cross exam other than no leading questons
What is: get in get out, ask only questions you know the answers to, do not ask the ultimate question, do not invite objections with confusing improper questions,
300
3 C's of impeachment
What are commit, credit, confront
300
Hearsay and one exception
What is any out of court statement that goes to the truth of the matter asserted; excited utterance, present sense impression, declaration of present state of mind
300
When you tell the other team which witness' you are calling for this trial
What is captains meetings
400
Evidentiary agreements between parties that may not be disputed at trial
What are stipulations
400
On direct, this is what would you do if your witness forgets their affidavit
What is refresh their recollection
400
Evidence or testimony submitted for the purpose of showing this person is 'good' or 'bad' and acted according to that disposition in a particular scenario
What is improper character evidence
400
Accomplished during pretrial matters
What is: ask if you should address the judge as the jury as in a bench trial, ask about movement about the well, introduce stipulations, rules of evidence, etc.
500
4 tips of direct exam organization
What is: topical chapters, start strong end strong, get to the point, tell the story, do not interrupt the action, affirm before refuting, address damaging facts
500
3 components of foundation
What is relevance, authenticity, specific admissibility
500
A non-expert who answers a question outside their personal knowledge
What is improper lay question/speculation
500
a limited cross exam on an expert witness for the purpose of determining the admissibility of evidence