Procedure
What should the lawyer objecting do if they object to a question by the opposing lawyer?
Stand and say: "Objection!"
"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
Prosecution
Lawyer for the government accusing the defendant of a crime
Is Mr. Nate in the group chat?
NO
Who makes a decision as to whether an objection is sustained or overruled?
The Judge
"Did you determine the time of death?"
"Well... I asked the coroner for the time of death, and he said he could not determine it, so then I went to the paramedics who worked on the victim, and they told me that it was too sunny outside and that they were upset they could not go to the park today."
Objection: Narrative Answer
In a murder case, the attorney ask the defendant what is his favorite movie?
Objection: Relevance
Defense Team
Lawyer/Lawyers hired by the defendant in a criminal case
What state is Ms. Lizzie from?
Indiana
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.
Trying to use what another person saw / said to prove something
Objection! Hearsay
Witness
A person who has important information to share about the case
Who won the last game of recess monopoly?
Mr. Jordan
What does the judge say if they disagree with the objection?
Overruled
An answer that does not actually answer the question
Objection: Non-Responsive Answer.
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
Jury
The group of people that decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Where do Ms. Lizzie and Ms. Maura go to college?
American University and Providence College
What do you do if you disagree with the Judge's ruling on your objection?
Sit down and be quiet (no whining)
"I heard Mr. Beast tell me that he saw Ms. Lizzie steal Mr. Nathan's cell phone"
Objection: Hearsay
Asking a question that has nothing to do with the case
Relevance
Bailiff
Court officer who keeps order
Who is the GOAT of pickleball?
LEBRON