Beginning Mock Trial Objections

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What is an objection: Narration?

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An objection raised when a witness is asked to recount a narrative or tell a story about events, rather than answering specific questions.

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What is an objection: Speculation?

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An objection raised when a witness is asked to provide an opinion or guess about what might have happened, rather than stating facts.

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What is an objection: Hearsay?

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An objection raised when a witness testifies about something they heard from someone else, rather than what they personally saw or heard.

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What is an objection: Relevance?

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An objection raised when a question or evidence presented does not relate to the case or the matter being discussed.

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What is an objection: Opinion?

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An objection raised when a witness provides their personal opinion rather than factual information.

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Define 'Hearsay' in legal terms.

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Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, which is generally not admissible as evidence.

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What does 'Relevance' mean in a trial?

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Relevance refers to the relationship between evidence and the case at hand; evidence must be pertinent to the issues being tried.

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What is the purpose of objections in a trial?

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Objections are used to challenge the admissibility of evidence or the appropriateness of questions during a trial.

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What is a 'Compound Question' objection?

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An objection raised when a question combines multiple inquiries, making it confusing for the witness to answer.

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What is the difference between 'Opinion' and 'Speculation' objections?

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'Opinion' objections challenge personal beliefs or interpretations, while 'Speculation' objections challenge guesses about unknown events.