RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE A Practice Manual – EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS

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RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A Practice Manual, 4th Edition
© John E. MacDonald

EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS

Objections as to Form

Objections as to Answer

ArgumentativeAuthentication
Asked and Answered (Cumulative)Best Evidence
Assuming Facts Not in EvidenceCalls for Conclusion
Beyond the Scope of Direct or CrossCalls for Hearsay Answer
Compound QuestionCalls for Opinion
Cumulative (Asked and Answered)Incompetent to Testify
Confusing, Ambiguous, VagueNarrative
FoundationNon-Responsive to Question
Improper ImpeachmentPrejudicial Value Outweighs Probative Value
LeadingPrivileged
MisleadingRelevance
Mischaracterized EvidenceSpeculative