Rules of objections

Rule numbers 400s

100

Rule 401

Definition of Relevant Evidence

200

Rule 403

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time

300

Rule 404

Character Evidence; Crimes or Other Acts

400

Rule 407

Subsequent Remedial Measures

500

Rule 408 

Settlement negotiations

Rule numbers 600s

100

Rule 602

Need for Personal Knowledge

200

Rule 603

Oath of Affirmation to Testify Truthfully

300

Rule 608

A Witness' Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness

400

Rule 610

Religous Beliefs or Opinions

500

Rule 611

Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation

Rule numbers 700/800s

100

Rule 701

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

200

Rule 702

Testimony by Experts

300

Rule 803

Exceptions to the Rule Againtst Hearsay

400

Rule 805

Hearsay within Hearsay

500

Rule 801

Definition of Hearsay

Scenarios

100

Attorney: "what did you do the day of the incident?"

Witness: "Well, I woke up late, got coffee, went to the store, called my mom, then while driving...

Objection narrative

Rule number 611(a) 

Bonus if both 

200

Attorney: "Did you see who was driving the car?"

Witness "I think the weather made it hard to see, but the car was red"

Objection non responsive 611a

300

Attorney: Isn't it true the defendant has a reputation for being violent?" 

Witness: Well yes he has had a few run ins with the law

Objection, improper character evidence 

Rule 404(a)

400

Attorney-"According to the police report, the defendant admitted to speeding"

Objection Hearsay

Rule 802

500

Attorney: "Isn't it true that you were fired from your last job for dishonesty"

Objection, Improper impeachment 

Rule 608(b) Specific instances of conduct

Exceptions

100

Scenario 1

803(6)

Response: “Your Honor, this ledger is admissible as it falls under the business records exception.”

200

Scenario 2

 

Response: “Your Honor, we ask that the report be admitted under the recorded recollection exception.”

Objection/Exception: Recorded recollection under Rule 803(5)

Explanation: When a witness once had firsthand knowledge but now cannot recall it accurately, a contemporaneous record made while the event was fresh may be read into evidence provided it was made under circumstances that indicate its reliability.

300

Scenario 3

Rule 804(b)(2)

Dying declarant