Description When the attorney asks the witness the same question several times aggressively. Purpose/Policy/Reason The badgering objection prevents an attorney from trying to provoke an emotional response from the witness during cross-examination. The rule keeps the attorney from asking questions, but not allowing the witness to answer and prevents the attorney from mocking the witness. […]
Abusive Questions
Argumentative
Description When the attorney questions the witness in a harsh or rough tone. Purpose/Policy/Reason The purpose of this objection is to protect the witness in cross-examination from an aggressive attorney. Examples Jim: I’m just saying…that you can’t be sure that it wasn’t you.Dwight: That’s ridiculous – of course, it wasn’t me!Jim: Marijuana is a memory loss drug, so […]
Beyond the Scope
Description Where the attorney asks a question that does not relate to the redirect/recross. Purpose/Policy/Reason To keep the attorney from straying away from the issue brought up in the redirect/recross and wasting everyone’s time. Examples Could you tell me some more about the day of the incident?” (In this case, the recross was about the […]
Leading Questions
Description These are only allowed during cross-examination. It is where the attorney asks a question that suggests the answer. Purpose/Policy/Reason The purpose of not allowing leading questions in the direct examination is to prevent the attorney from receiving misleading testimonial evidence. Examples You were at the scene of the crime, right?” (In this case, the […]