Mock Trial Easy Objection Without Hearsay

402: Relevance

• More/less probable

• Establishes necessary background

403: Prejudicial

Probative value substantially outweighs any danger of unfair prejudice

602: Lack of Personal Knowledge

Foundation laid to show that the witness has firsthand knowledge

608: Improper Character evidence (witness)

• Goes to dishonesty

• Goes to bias

• Goes to improper motive

611: Leading

• Question does not suggest answer

• Permitted on preliminary matters

701: Calls for Opinion / Speculation

Rationally based perception

702: Qualification of Expert

Foundation laid to show expertise

704: Ultimate Issue

Embraces an issue to be decided by the jury

703: Bases of Expert Opinions EXPERTS ONLY

Underlying facts and data that may not be admissible, may be admitted for the limited purpose of helping the jury assess the experts conclusions.

004: Asked and Answered

The question is different from those asked before

005: Argumentative

The question elicits evidence and is not argumentative

007: Vague

The question is clear

008: Compound

The question elicits only one fact

009: Assumes Fact Not in Evidence

• The fact will be elicited in a separate question

• The fact has been proven in earlier testimony of this witness

• The fact has been proven during the testimony of a previous witness

• The fact will be testified to during the testimony of ___.

010: Narrative

The witness is testifying to relevant and admissible matters