When can I object to a question asked by the other Lawyer?

yo yoXD asked:


We are reenacting a trial in school.

When can I object to the questions asked by the lawyer who is cross-examining my witness?
FOR WHAT REASONS, that is.
7th grade

6 Responses to “When can I object to a question asked by the other Lawyer?”

  1. ketlord Says:

    if you hear some point against you..you can say Objection then it the authoritywhich gives u permission..

  2. Phil Says:

    As son as the question is asked, you should state Objection, ___ and the basis for the objection such as hearsay or assumes facts not in evidence or no foundation, etc.

  3. evilattorney Says:

    You can only object to a question that violates the rules of evidence. That means that you have to know the rules of evidence and how to apply them.

  4. opangster Says:

    The Federal Rules of Evidence are really complicated, and not easy when you don’t really know them well.

    Here is a link to the FRE:

    Check out this video about the hearsay exception which tells you what IS allowed in court:

  5. Natchan! Says:

    Here’s a list of objections with a short explanation of when they are appropriately used. This is probably sufficient for a high school mock trial.

  6. Alvin Says:

    get a new lawyer :

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