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 Exam
Who is on trial for murder?
Emerson Harkness
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case?
The prosecution
"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
Openings
Prosecution directs and crosses
Defense directs and crosses
Closings
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?"
-no-
"So, to be clear, you ran the stop sign?"
Which side of the case always gets to go first (opening, directs, closing)?
Prosecution
When is regionals and how many rounds do we compete in?
Friday, December 13th and 2 rounds
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: "What did the defendant say to you?"
Objection: Hearsay
What do you do if your question is objected to, and the Judge sustains the objection?
Ask a different question.
Describe the process of entering an exhibit
Ask permission to approach the witness. Hand the witness (and judge and opposing counsel) a copy of the exhibit. Ask questions about the exhibit to lay foundation. Motion to enter the exhibit into evidence.
What do you do if you disagree with the Judge's ruling on your objection?
Sit down.
When on cross the attorney asks about something that was not mentioned 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: Speculation
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Name the 6 witnesses in the case
Prosecution: Detective Sawyer, Jackie, and Sam
Defense: Harkness, Casey, and Aspen