RMR Legal Terminology & Proceedings 2

Question 1

What is a 'motion in limine' and when does it occur?

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A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence or testimony before the jury hears it

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A motion to dismiss the case entirely

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A motion for a new trial after verdict

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A motion to change the venue

Question 2

What is 'impeachment' of a witness?

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Challenging a witness's credibility through prior inconsistent statements, bias, or other means

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Removing a government official from office

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Refusing to allow a witness to testify

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Arresting a witness for perjury

Question 3

What is a 'proffer' of evidence?

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An offer of proof made outside the jury's presence to preserve the record when evidence has been excluded

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A formal request for payment from a witness

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An opening statement by the defense

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A motion to seal the record

Question 4

What is a 'charging conference' in a jury trial?

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A meeting where attorneys and the judge discuss and finalize the jury instructions before they are read to the jury

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A conference about fees and costs

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A meeting to discuss plea bargains

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The process of charging the defendant with additional crimes

Question 5

What does 'objection on the grounds of hearsay' mean?

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An objection that testimony repeats an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of what was said

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An objection to the volume of the speaker

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An objection that the question is too difficult

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An objection to the witness's qualifications

Question 6

What is a 'deposition upon written questions'?

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A deposition where attorneys submit questions in advance and the witness answers them before a court reporter without attorneys present

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A written essay by the witness

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A questionnaire sent by mail

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A transcript of a phone interview