CSR Legal & Courtroom Procedures 3

Question 1

What is a 'writ of habeas corpus' used for?

Accepted Answer

Requiring a person held in custody to be brought before a judge

Answer

A writ of habeas corpus requires that a detained person be brought before a court to determine the legality of their detention.

Question 2

During a deposition, who has the right to object to a question?

Accepted Answer

Any attorney present may object

Answer

Any attorney present at a deposition may state objections on the record, though the witness typically still answers.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'chain of custody' in legal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

To track the handling and transfer of physical evidence

Answer

Chain of custody documents every person who handled physical evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility.

Question 4

An 'interlocutory appeal' differs from a standard appeal in that it occurs:

Accepted Answer

During the trial before a final judgment

Answer

An interlocutory appeal is filed during ongoing litigation to challenge a trial court ruling before the case concludes.

Question 5

Which rule of evidence governs the admissibility of hearsay in federal court?

Accepted Answer

Federal Rule of Evidence 802

Answer

FRE 802 states the general rule that hearsay is not admissible, subject to numerous exceptions.

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