yo yoXD asked:
We are reenacting a trial in school.
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
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if you hear some point against you..you can say Objection then it the authoritywhich gives u permission..
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.
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.
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:
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.
get a new lawyer :
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