Objections Flashcards
The questioning attorney is not asking a question
Argumentative
When the question being asked has both been asked and been answered before by this attorney and this witness
Asked and Answered
A question by the directing attorney that contains information not yet in the record
Assumes Facts Not in Evidence
The evidence being solicited is not the best source of information
Best Evidence
Evidence being solicited was not covered by the opposing counsel while questioning the witness and is not relevant to any of the previous issues covered.
Beyond the Scope
The question is really two question posed as one
Compound
The material being asked has been covered before
Cumulative
A statement made out of this court offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted
Hearsay
A question or an answer describes something that is highly prejudicial and not helpful to the jury
Improper Characterization
The testimony involves some degree of skill or expertise and the witness has not been entered as an expert in that area
Improper Expert Opinion
Trying to confuse the witness into contradicting themselves
Improper Impeachment
The witness is giving testimony that does not require an expertise
Improper Lay Opinion
This is a question of foundation when trying to introduce a document into evidence
Lack of Authentication
The prerequisite evidence has not been entered, and is therefore not admissable
Lack of Foundation
The question on direct suggests and answer
Leading
The witness is not answering the question asked
Non-responsive
The evidence being solicited does not relate to merits of the case or another admissible purpose such as foundation or permissible character evidence
Relevance
The witness does not have first-hand knowledge of the fact they are testifying to
Speculation
Witness cannot give their opinions unless first qualified as an expert
Opinion
Witnesses, including experts, cannot give opinions on the guilt or innocence of a defendant
Opinion on the Ultimate Issue
Being unnecessarily aggressive/disrespectful to the witness
Badgering
