Hearing preparation

Practice tools only. Rules of evidence and courtroom customs differ by court and by judge.

On direct exam: "You were angry when he walked in, weren't you?"

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Hearsay	An out-of-court statement offered to prove that what it says is true.
Leading	A question that suggests the answer, usually on direct examination.
Relevance	The testimony or exhibit does not make a fact that matters more or less likely.
Lack of foundation	The witness or exhibit has not been shown to be reliable or connected to the case.
Speculation	The witness is guessing instead of testifying to what they know.
Asked and answered	The same question was already asked and answered.
Argumentative	The question argues with the witness instead of asking for facts.
Compound question	The question asks two or more things at once.