AAERT Known Previous Test Questions Part 3

Discovery Period - Answer-allows parties to marshal their evidence Interrogatories - Answer-posed by each side to the opposing side What is the standard order of events for criminal and civil trials? - Answer-discovery, trial, decision This is filed BEFORE a trial. - Answer-initial motion in limine Voir Dire - Answer-examination that determines individual suitability for randomly selected citizens to sit as jurors in a case Peremptory - Answer-dismisses a juror from further consideration without the challenging attorney having to tell the court why For Cause - Answer-attorney must inform the court why the juror is being challenged This type of witnesses may be deposed only to give an opinion testimony. - Answer-expert witness Opinion Testimony - Answer-admitted to the court only as an aid in understanding technical matters This type of witness is NOT permitted to express their opinion, but are restricted to reciting facts only. - Answer-lay witness Mitigating Circumstances - Answer-might lead to a "downward departure" from the standard sentence Aggravating Circumstances - Answer-Might lead to an increase of the severity of the standard sentenceWhen a lawyer makes a specific reference to a prior case law, they are doing what? - Answer-citing precedents If a jury is "deadlocked" the judge will declare a what? - Answer-mistrial Opinions and findings of judges and jury verdicts are said to be what when read or stated aloud in court? - Answer-published When does the official record begin? - Answer-the clerk or presiding official calls the case to be heard Sidebar/bench conferences are part of the official record unless... - Answer-the judge advises otherwise Who is responsible for interruptions or gaps in the recording? - Answer-the court reporter What are the most common type of microphone connectors? - Answer-XLR connectors When should courtroom equipment be tested? - Answer-at the start of each work day During the first check of the day, it is a good idea to recite what into the first microphone tested? - Answer-the date