3.Objections, though permissible duringopening statements, are very unusual, and by professional courtesy are usually reserved only for egregious conduct. Generally, the prosecution in a criminal case and plaintiff in a civil case is the first to offer anopening statement, and defendants go second....
Motions in limine – waiving objections to, and preserving error. Voir Dire Court’s discretion to question jurors Batsonchallenges Researching potential jurors via social media Opening Statements Arguing the case Referencing an unsupported matter
COMMON LEGAL OBJECTIONS HEARSAY: A statement made by someone other than the witness testifying and offered to prove its own truth. There are exceptions to the hearsay rule, but it exists because second-hand statements are unreliable and cannot be tested by cross-examination. COMMON LEGAL OBJECTIO...
brush-offs are excuses. Think of an objection as,“I see the value in your product, but I'm not sure about buying it for X reason,”while a brush-off translates to,“I don't want to talk to you.”
Objections in mock trial can only be made during thedirect and cross examination.Statements made by attorneys during opening or closing arguments cannot be objected to. If there is an evidence issue with an attorney’s statements during these arguments, it should be brought to the judge’s atten...
Trying to pressure the prospect into remaining engaged by sowing fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Making derogatory statements about competitors the prospect has (or is considering) a relationship with. Using tired transactional sales tactics like offering discounts or making false claims instead of...
Trying to pressure the prospect into remaining engaged by sowing fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Making derogatory statements about competitors the prospect has (or is considering) a relationship with. Using tired transactional sales tactics like offering discounts or making false claims instead of...