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Common Objections
Common Objections II
Common Objections III
Procedure II
100

When can you not use leading questions?

Direct Examination

100

"Did you stop at the stop sign on 5th and Main?"

-no-

"So, to be clear, you ran the stop sign?"

Objection: Asked and Answered. 
100

In a murder case, the attorney ask the defendant what is his favorite movie?

Objection: Relevance

100

When an attorney questions a witness without first proving s/he is qualified to answer said questions.

Lack of Foundation

100

Who makes a decision as to whether an objection is sustained or overruled?

The Judge

200

What should the attorney objecting do if they object to a question by the opposing counsel?

Stand and say: "I object your honor."

200

An out-of-court statement being offered in court

Hearsay

200

When a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.

Objection: Relevancy. 

200

When you ask the witness the same question more than once.

Objection: Asked and Answered. 

200

When can you use leading questions?

On Cross-Examination 

300

What does the Judge say when he agrees with the objection?

Sustained

300

Facts shown not to exist.

Assumes Facts Not in Evidence

300

When on cross the attorney asks about something that was not mentioned in the direct examination.

Objection: Beyond scope of direct. 

300

During direct examination:


"You went to your mom's house later that night, didn't you?"

Objection: Leading Question. 

300

What do you do if your question is objected to and the Judge asks you to respond?

Explain why your question should be allowed. 

400

What is the decision of the judge if he or she disagrees with the objection?

Overruled

400

The opposing attorney questions the witness in a harsh tone.

Argumentative

400
When an opposing attorney asks the same question to harass the witness; usually in a harsh way. 

Badgering

400

Questions that require a witness to testify to motives, intentions, or reasons behind the actions of another.

Speculation

400

What do you do if your question is objected to, and the Judge sustains the objection?

Ask a different question. 

500

What do you do if you disagree with the Judge's ruling on your objection?

Sit down. 

500
When a witness testifies about impactful information not included in the case materials.

Unfair Extrapolation

500

"I think Drew was having a psychotic episode--he was blabbering on and on about nothing."

Objection: Lack of Personal/Professional Knowledge

500

"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

500

What materials can help you if you need to explain your objection to a Judge?

Evidence.