Beginning Mock Trial Objections

Front

What is a violation of the Golden Rule in a trial context?

Back

It refers to an objection raised when an attorney asks the jury to put themselves in the shoes of a party involved, which can lead to emotional bias.

Front

What does 'Relevance' mean in legal terms?

Back

Relevance refers to evidence that has a direct connection to proving or disproving a fact in the case.

Front

What is a 'Leading Question'?

Back

A leading question is one that suggests its own answer or contains the information the examiner is looking to have confirmed.

Front

What is a 'Compound Question'?

Back

A compound question combines multiple inquiries into one, making it unclear which part the witness is responding to.

Front

What does 'Argumentative' mean in the context of objections?

Back

An argumentative objection is raised when a question is posed in a way that is intended to provoke or challenge the witness rather than elicit factual information.

Front

What is 'Hearsay'?

Back

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

Front

What does 'Speculation' mean in legal objections?

Back

Speculation refers to a situation where a witness is asked to guess or assume something that is not based on direct knowledge or evidence.

Front

What is the purpose of objections in a trial?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the judge regarding objections?

Back

The judge decides whether to sustain (accept) or overrule (reject) an objection raised by an attorney.

Front

What is 'Prejudicial' evidence?

Back

Prejudicial evidence is information that may unfairly sway the jury's opinion against a party, rather than being relevant to the case.