The Use of Immigration Status in Cross-Examination of Witnesses: Scope, Limits, Objectionstrial practicediscoveryimmigrationimpeachmentaliensFederal immigration reform and state immigration laws have claimed a prominent place in the current political conversation. Here, Professor Mason outlines the uCaleb E....
Hearsay is an objection to evidence that relies on secondhand information—such as what the witness heard someone else say—rather than firsthand knowledge. The jury cannot assess the credibility of the individual making the statement and there is no chance for cross-examination, so this evidence ...
Note that the burden on the responding party is weighed against the actual need for the discovery and the nature of the case. Even if a request seeks voluminous amounts of records, it might be objectionable in a low-value slip-and-fall case, but not objectionable in a multi-million dollar...
Is there an objection: On cross examination the attorney asks: "Mr. Jones, Joe Davis paid $15,000 for you to visit his projects in Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, London, and San Francisco, didn't he?" Depends. No objection if it goes shows motive or bias relating to the case...
getting the witness to say what you wan instead of telling their story (not allowed in direct examination, you can lead on cross examination) Improper Character Testimony going after the witness' actions or abilities, only witness' reputation/character for truthfulness is at issue here Hearsay out...
In the last 20 years, dramatic changes have led to a reexamination of many of the policies established two or more decades ago. First, our immunosuppressive armamentarium has markedly expanded, with the introduction of numerous potent drugs for induction and maintenance immunosuppression. Simultaneously...
for the case at hand. Additionally, even if a witness tells a significant falsehood on the stand, it will always be better to take up the issue on cross examination, and impeach the witness through the use of their own witness statement. The effect of this is twofold, in that the ...
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The Use of Immigration Status in Cross-Examination of Witnesses: Scope, Limits, ObjectionsMason, Caleb E.American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Rather, data from cross-examination in a criminal trial reveals the existence of an objection option space that screens questions for evidential relevance. When activated, the option space transforms the micro social organization and participation structure of the court in officially sanctioned ways. Un...