Lawyer Training Quiz Review

What is an Exhibit in a trial?

• A witness who testifies about the case

• A document or other item introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing

• A lawyer’s closing argument

• A judge’s ruling on objections

What does it mean if a judge Overrules an objection?

• The objection is accepted and the question is stopped

• The objection is ignored and the question is withdrawn

• The objection is not allowed and the question or answer remains on the record

• The judge postpones the decision

In a Criminal Case, who must show "beyond reasonable doubt" that the accused committed the crime?

• The defense

• The jury

• The prosecution

• The judge

What does it mean if evidence is Inadmissible?

• It can be used freely by either side

• It cannot be admitted or received as evidence according to the Rules of Evidence

• It must be accepted by the judge

• It is evidence accepted on hearsay

What is an Objection?

• A formal request to end the trial

• Anytime a lawyer believes the opposing lawyer has violated a rule of evidence

• A question asked during direct examination

• A statement made by the judge

What is the purpose of a Closing Argument?

• To introduce the case and foreshadow what will happen

• To present new evidence to the court

• To provide a clear and persuasive argument about the evidence to convince the judges

• To question the opposing witnesses

What is an Opening Statement?

• The introduction of the case by student attorneys describing what happened to their client

• A formal written statement by a witness

• The questioning of a witness by the opposite attorney

• A motion to dismiss the case

What is Hearsay in a trial?

• Direct eyewitness testimony

• Evidence based on documents only

• Secondhand information based on opinion and not trustworthy

• A judge’s ruling

What does Lack of Proper Foundation (904) mean regarding exhibits?

• Exhibits that have been pre-stipulated

• Exhibits admitted without any question

• Exhibits may be objectionable due to relevance or hearsay even if identified

• Exhibits always accepted if identified

What does it mean to Impeach witness?

• To accept their testimony

• To raise doubt in the witness’s ability to tell the truth

• To call the witness for direct examination

• To object to the witness’s presence