How often do lawyers actually use "Objection" in the courtroom? Is it really used as often as it is on t.v.?
2006-10-16 17:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Courtroom procedure is pretty much the way you see it on TV and in the movies. However, the over the top theatrics and most of the drama doesn't occur in every day proceedings. In some of the cases there are flamboyant lawyers who like to grandstand. I have been in a few courtrooms and have seen it all. You should go to a trial that is open to the public once or twice. It is an education in "justice".
2006-10-16 17:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by weazalus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot!!! My niece is a lawyer and they use it a lot to try to prevent certain questions from being asked or to prevent their client from answering a question that might incriminate them. It is up to the judge if the objection is sustained or overruled.
2006-10-17 00:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by tjinjapan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, it happens. Probably several times a case on average, depending on what section of law you're in. But nowhere near as much, as loudly, or as contentiously as they do it on TV.
2006-10-17 00:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens, but it's not quite the dramatic event TV makes it out to be.
2006-10-17 00:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if they are actually doing what they are payed to do or not
2006-10-17 00:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by mr_fixit_11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is, just not an vehemently
2006-10-17 00:50:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋