Rules of Evidence
The rule number for a "more prejudicial than probative" or "needlessly cumulative" objection.
Rule 403.
During this phase of trial, an attorney might ask for the judges preferences on asking for permission to move about the well.
Pre-trial.
Name the three types of witnesses in mock trial.
Character, expert, and deposition.
Detective Eden Wells
Strategies a cross examiner may use to get a witness to answer with only a "yes."
Witness control
Occurs when a witness goes into the "mindset" of someone else without using their rationally based perception.
Speculation.
The process by which an attorney points out that a witness lied on the stand.
Impeachment.
This witness, in our case, can make up material facts.
Jules Shah
5.5 mens/7.5 womens is the shoe size of this individual
Who is Jules Shah?
Name all three branches of the U.S. government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The rule that makes a defendant's statements, when used by the prosecution, not hearsay.
801(d)2 Party Opponent
This acronym guides attorneys when making a strong objection argument.
CRAC
Direct Examination
"Undulating with slope" and "unbroken dense aeriform lattice" are descriptions of this evidence analyzed by Sachi Dahlin.
Dog hair
The burden of proof in a civil trial.
Preponderance of evidence, aka "more likely than not".
An attorney might use this objection when an expert attempts to make a conclusion but has not been properly qualified.
Improper expert opinion; Rule 702
After the defense finishes their closing argument, the proseuction will have a chance for this.
Rebuttal.
This witness admits that Jules Shah had a key to Mars Morrison's home.
Mars Morrison
The name of a phenomenon when an investigator becomes so focused on a single suspect that they become blind to other explanations.
Confirmation Bias
The final trial will be held in this building.
William Gates Hall/UW Law School
The definition of inadmissible hearsay.
An out of court statement being used to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
If an attorney continues to speak after their initial objection without waiting for a judge, this is called what?
A speaking objection
Name all four prongs that must be met to qualify an expert witness under Rule 702.
1. specialized knowledge/education/experience
2. sufficient facts and data
3. reliable principles and methods
4. reliable application to the case
Pursuant to this case law, experts can not be used as weapons in a trial by ambush or for unfair surprise.
Kane Software Co. v. Mars Investigations (1995)
The government name of Coach Daisy's constant canine companion.
Frida Lida Fernandez