Mock Trial Objections

In a case about a stolen car, a lawyer asks a witness about his/ her favorite restaurant. An attorney objects and says

• Speculation

• Opinion

• Hearsay

• Relevance

What is rule number 1103?

• Assumes Facts not in Evidence

• Speculation

• Lack of Foundation

• Argumentative/ Badgering

How do you respond to a 404b (Character Evidence) objection?

• Proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity

• Lack of mistake or accident

• None of the Above

• All of the Above

What is rule number 1102?

• Facts Not in Evidence

• Argumentative/ Badgering

• Asked and Answered

• Lack of Foundation

Despite strong objections, the judge __________, making a decision against the argument.

• judge

• overruled

• sustained

• evidence

With impartiality, the judge __________ the objection, supporting the argument made by the defense.

• sustained

• judge

• testify

• trial

In a mock trial, what is the purpose of an objection?

• To disrupt the opposing counsel

• To challenge the admissibility of evidence

• To confuse the jury

• To delay the proceedings

Which of the following objections would be appropriate if a witness is asked to guess about future events?

• Hearsay

• Speculation

• Relevance

• Leading

What does the objection 'leading' refer to in a mock trial?

• A question that suggests the answer

• A question that is irrelevant to the case

• A question that is too complex

• A question that is argumentative

In a mock trial, when might an attorney use the objection 'hearsay'?

• When a witness is testifying about their own actions

• When a witness is quoting someone not present in court

• When a witness is providing expert testimony

• When a witness is stating an opinion