Jim from North Scranton asks, “Why do lawyers object at trial?” Lawyers object to inadmissible evidence. Inadmissible evidence is evidence that would confuse or mislead a jury, or evidence that simply isn’t relevant to the case at hand. Judges have to act as gatekeepers to determine what evidence is admissible and properly presented to a […]
Let’s face it, as trial lawyers, we all exercise some discretion as to when to object. Some of you may be surprised the consequences when you fail to object. I guess that’s why we all have that fallback like line like, “I knew that was not admissible but you know juries don’t like to hear […]
