Procedure
What should the attorney objecting do if they object to a question by the opposing counsel?
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
Who can give their opinion at trial?
Experts
Who makes a decision as to whether an objection is sustained or overruled?
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
What kind of opinion can a lay witness not give?
Something that requires special knowledge or training.
What does the Judge say when he agrees with the objection?
Sustained
When a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.
Objection: Relevancy.
"Did you stop at the stop sign on 5th and Main?"
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"So, to be clear, you ran the stop sign?"
Objection: Asked and Answered.
If you do not want the judge to rule on an objection just yet what could you say?
May I be heard, Your Honor?
What are opinion questions that are not objectionable?
Questions asking an opinion that anyone could give.
What is the decision of the judge if he or she disagrees with the objection?
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
What do you do if your question is objected to, and the Judge sustains the objection?
Ask a different question.
What is courtroom speak for let me explain why this is relevant?
Offer of proof.
What do you do if you disagree with the Judge's ruling on your objection?
Sit down.
When on redirect the attorney asks about something that was not mentioned in the cross examination.
Objection: Outside of the scope of cross examination.
"I think Drew was have a psychotic episode--he was blabbering on and on about nothing."
Objection: Lay-Witness Opinion
What should the attorney say when he is ready for the judge to rule on an objection?
Submitted.
What is it called when someone repeats something that was said outside of court?
Hearsay.