Procedure
This is what you should do when objecting to a question by the opposing counsel.
What is: Stand and say: "I object your honor."
During direct examination:
"You went to your mom's house later that night, didn't you?"
Objection: Leading Question.
"First thing I did was get up and go to work. It was a fairly normal day at work until the robbery, which happened around 1pm. After that the police came and began interviewing people. I was taken to the station and was there until around 10pm. After that I went home."
Objection: Narrative Answer
When can you not use leading questions?
On Direct
This type of witness is allowed to give their opinions about the evidence presented.
Who are Experts witnesses?
This person decides whether an objection is proper.
Who is the Judge?
"Did you determine the time of death by interviewing witnesses and by requesting the autopsy report written by the coroner?"
Objection: Compound Question
In a murder case, the attorney ask the defendant what is his favorite movie?
Objection: Relevance
When can you use leading questions?
On Cross-Examination
The decision made by the judge or jury at the end of the trial
What is a Verdict?
When an objection is valid and the information presented is not allowed.
What is "Sustained?"
When a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.
Objection: Irrelevant
Q: "Did you stop at the stop sign on 5th and Main?"
A: "No."
A: "So, to be clear, you ran the stop sign?"
Objection: Asked and Answered.
These help to explain your objection to the court.
What are The Rules of Evidence.
The lawyer that represents the person accused of a crime.
Who is the Defense attorney
This is said when an objection is rejected.
What is "Overruled"?
When you ask the witness the same question more than once.
Objection: Asked and Answered.
Question: "Weren't you the last person the victim saw on the night of his death?"
Response: "I didn't kill him!"
Objection: Non-Responsive Answer
You do this an objection to your question is sustained.
What is "rephrase" or ask a different question?
Documents, objects, or witness testimony presented to prove or disprove something in court.
What is Evidence
You do this when disagreeing with the decision on an objection.
What is "sit down"?
When on cross the attorney asks about something that was not raised in the direct examination.
Objection: Beyond scope of direct.
"I think Drew was have a psychotic episode--he was blabbering on and on about nothing."
Objection: Improper Opinion
You do this if opposing counsel objects to your question and your are asked respond.
What is Explain why your question should be allowed.
An out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter
What is Hearsay