Court Objections

11th GradeSocial Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify common objections raised in court.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

10 min

Objections

CaliforniaCourts

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • An objection is a way to keep evidence out of the courtroom so the court can't consider it.

  • If a judge agrees with an objection, the judge will sustain it, meaning the evidence will not be allowed; if the judge disagrees, they will overrule it, meaning the evidence is OK to be considered.

  • Hearsay is a statement made in court about something someone else said out of court, and it is often objected to because it is considered unreliable.

Practice

14 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three common objections that can be raised in court, as discussed in the video.

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