Law & Order: Dead on the Money Hints

How do I know when to object?

  • 1 of 4: You can object on every question if you want to, but why annoy the judge unnecessarily?
  • 2 of 4: The big no-nos are speculation, hearsay, leading, and badgering.
  • 3 of 4: Speculating means guessing -- for example, asking a witness what the victim was thinking.  Hearsay means what someone else said -- for example, asking a witness what his friend told him about seeing the victim.  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?"   Badgering means harassing a witness -- for example, asking, "You just can't face facts, can you?"
  • 4 of 4: For more examples, see the legal info in the attorney's office (click on the computer screen).