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

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ketlord January 21, 2010 at 8:54 am

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

Phil January 23, 2010 at 11:46 pm

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.

evilattorney January 27, 2010 at 5:30 am

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.

opangster January 27, 2010 at 10:29 pm

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:

Natchan! January 31, 2010 at 4:22 am

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.

Alvin February 3, 2010 at 3:22 am

get a new lawyer :