Law & Order II: Double or Nothing Hints

How do I know when to object?

  • 1 of 8: You can object on every question if you want to, but why annoy the judge unnecessarily?
  • 2 of 8: The big no-nos are assuming facts not in evidence, speculation, hearsay, leading, and badgering.
  • 3 of 8: Assuming facts not in evidence means asking about anything that hasn't been established yet -- for example, asking, "What did you do when the defendant kicked you?" when no one has yet testified that the defendant kicked him.
  • 4 of 8: Speculating means guessing -- for example, asking a witness what someone else was thinking. 
  • 5 of 8: Hearsay means what someone else said -- for example, asking a witness what his friend told him about seeing the victim. 
  • 6 of 8: Leading means asking a question that tries to put words into the witness's mouth -- for example, asking, "Didn't you want to kill him?" (Any time a question ends in "Didn't you?" you should be suspicious, in fact.)
  • 7 of 8: Badgering means harassing a witness -- for example, asking, "You just can't face facts, can you?"
  • 8 of 8: For more examples, see the legal info in the attorney's office (click on the computer screen).