Objections
This objection refers to the substance of the question being asked and is used when the question being asked is not related to any facts of the case
What is "objection, relevance?"
This hearsay exception can be called when a statement is describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it
What is present sense impression? (Rule 803, subsection 1)
This is an objection to the form of the question and is used when a lawyer on direct examination asks a question that suggests the answer to the question
What is "objection, leading?"
This hearsay exception can be called when a statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused
What is excited utterance? (Rule 803, subsection 2)
This is an objection to the form of the question. Used when a lawyer asks a question that is so open ended that it is asking the witness to tell a story rather than the lawyer conducting the examination
What is "objection, calls for a narrative?"
This hearsay exception can be called on when the statement is said by a witness that cannot, refuses to, or fails to remember what to testify.
What is declarant unavailable? (Rule 804)
This is an objection to both the form and substance of the question. Used when a lawyer asks a question that asks a witness to guess, predict or assume the outcome of an event or at someone else’s thought process.
What is "objection, calls for speculation?"
This hearsay exception can be called on a statement of the declarant’s then-existing state of mind (such as motive, intent, or plan) or emotional, sensory, or physical condition
What is then-existing mental, emotional, or physical condition? (Rule 803, subsection 3)
This is an objection to the substance of the question. Used when a lawyer is asking about unrelated bad acts to paint the witness in a negative light.
What is "objection, improper character evidence?"
This hearsay exception can be called on when the witness testifies about what people in a community or social circle say regarding someone's character traits
What is reputation concerning character? (Rule 803, subsection 21)