CWAG U.S.-Mexico Alliance Partnership Alianza Estatal M xico-EE.UU. de la CWAG

1. CWAG U.S.-Mexico Alliance Partnership Alianza Estatal M�xico-EE.UU. de la CWAG

2. �QU� ES UNA OBJECI�N? UNA PROTESTA SOBRE: LA FORMA DE UNA PREGUNTA, ASPECTOS MATERIALES DE LA PREGUNTA, O LA PRESENTACI�N DE UNA PRUEBA LAS NORMAS TIENEN EL PROP�SITO DE ASEGURAR QUE LA EVIDENCIA ADMITIDA SEA CLARA, RELEVANTE Y CRE�BLE What is an Objection? A protest about: The form of a question Material aspects of a question Or the presentation of an exhibit The rules exist for the purpose of assuring that the evidence admitted is clear, relevant, and credible.What is an Objection? A protest about: The form of a question Material aspects of a question Or the presentation of an exhibit The rules exist for the purpose of assuring that the evidence admitted is clear, relevant, and credible.

3. PROP�SITO DE UNA OBJECI�N IMPEDIR LA PRESENTACI�N DE TESTIMONIO O PRUEBAS o de no ser exitosa . . . . Purpose of an Objection Impede the presentation of testimony or exhibits Or if unsuccessful� That the objection be on the record for the purpose of review during an appeal.Purpose of an Objection Impede the presentation of testimony or exhibits Or if unsuccessful� That the objection be on the record for the purpose of review during an appeal.

4. OBJECIONES COMUNES A LA FORMA DE UNA PREGUNTA PREGUNTA SUGESTIVA: Sugiere la Respuesta �A usted le gust� el curso, no es cierto? PREGUNTA COMPUESTA: Pide M�s De Un Solo Hecho - �Usted fue a la reuni�n y habl� hasta que se quedaron dormidos los participantes? Common Objections to the Form of the Question Suggestive Question � suggests the response: �You liked the course, didn�t you?� Compound Question � calls for more than one fact �You went to the meeting and talked until the audience fell asleep?Common Objections to the Form of the Question Suggestive Question � suggests the response: �You liked the course, didn�t you?� Compound Question � calls for more than one fact �You went to the meeting and talked until the audience fell asleep?

5. OBJECIONES COMUNES A LA FORMA DE UNA PREGUNTA PRESUME HECHOS QUE NO EST�N EN EVIDENCIA �Despu�s de o�r el grito de la v�ctima, cu�nto tiempo pas� antes de que Ud. respondi�? ENGA�OSO �Cu�ndo dej� de tomar tequila? Common Objections to the Form of the Question Assumes Facts not in Evidence �After hearing the victim�s scream, how long was it before you responded?� Trick Question �When did you stop drinking tequila?�Common Objections to the Form of the Question Assumes Facts not in Evidence �After hearing the victim�s scream, how long was it before you responded?� Trick Question �When did you stop drinking tequila?�

6. OBJECIONES COMUNES A LA FORMA DE UNA PREGUNTA AMBIGUA, VAGA O CONFUSA �Hoy es un buen d�a? �Es el juicio oral la soluci�n? PIDE ESPECULACI�N �Si Ud. fuera presidente del pa�s, los problemas sociales se solucionar�an? Common Objections to the Form of the Question Ambiguous, Vague or Confusing �Is today a good day?� �Are oral trials the solution?� Calls for Speculation �If you were the president of the country, would all social ills be resolved?�Common Objections to the Form of the Question Ambiguous, Vague or Confusing �Is today a good day?� �Are oral trials the solution?� Calls for Speculation �If you were the president of the country, would all social ills be resolved?�

7. OBJECIONES COMUNES A LAFORMA DE UNA PREGUNTA PIDE UNA NARRATIVA Sr. Gonz�lez, cu�ntenos �que hizo durante la segunda semana de julio 2010? ARGUMENTATIVA Sr. Gonz�lez, �no es cierto que Ud. es un mentiroso? Common Objections to the Form of the Question Calls for a Narrative �Mr. Gonzalez, tell us, what did you do during the second week of July, 2010?� Argumentative �Mr. Gonzalez, you are a liar, aren�t you?�Common Objections to the Form of the Question Calls for a Narrative �Mr. Gonzalez, tell us, what did you do during the second week of July, 2010?� Argumentative �Mr. Gonzalez, you are a liar, aren�t you?�

8. OBJECIONES A LOS ASPECTOS MATERIALES DE LA PREGUNTA La Informaci�n Que Pide NO ES RELEVANTE AL CASO EL TESTIGO NO TIENE CONOCIMIENTO PERSONAL DE LOS HECHOS No Estuvo, No Vio, No Sinti�. . . Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question The information called for is Not Relevant to the Case The witness lacks personal knowledge of the facts He wasn�t present, he didn�t see, he didn�t feel�Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question The information called for is Not Relevant to the Case The witness lacks personal knowledge of the facts He wasn�t present, he didn�t see, he didn�t feel�

9. OBJECIONES A LOS ASPECTOS MATERIALES DE LA PREGUNTA EL PERITO NO HA SIDO RECONOCIDO POR EL TRIBUNAL como id�neo para testificar sobre el tema Credenciales no presentadas o aceptadas Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question The expert has not been recognized by the court As an expert to testify about this material Credentials not accepted Call for an opinion or a conclusion From a witness who is not an expert about an area outside of common knowledge. Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question The expert has not been recognized by the court As an expert to testify about this material Credentials not accepted Call for an opinion or a conclusion From a witness who is not an expert about an area outside of common knowledge.

10. OBJECIONES A LOS ASPECTOS MATERIALES DE LA PREGUNTA DERECHO DE CONFRONTACI�N �Cu�ntenos lo que su vecina le dijo sobre lo que vio ese d�a� Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question Calls for a response based on hearsay Invites information obtained from persons who are not testifying Right of Confrontation �Tell us what your neighbor told you about what she saw that day.�Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question Calls for a response based on hearsay Invites information obtained from persons who are not testifying Right of Confrontation �Tell us what your neighbor told you about what she saw that day.�

11. OBJECIONES A LOS ASPECTOS MATERIALES DE LA PREGUNTA �Mi vecina dice que vio al acusado entrar a la casa de la v�ctima� Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question �My neighbor says that she saw the defendant enter the victim�s house� Asking the court to accept facts in the answer as true violates the right to confront and cross examine witnesses.Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question �My neighbor says that she saw the defendant enter the victim�s house� Asking the court to accept facts in the answer as true violates the right to confront and cross examine witnesses.

12. REPETITIVA EL TESTIGO YA HA CONTESTADO LA PREGUNTA (usualmente m�s de una vez) CUMULATIVA Varios testigos repiten el mismo testimonio Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question Repetitive The witness has already answered the question (usually more than once) Cumulative Many witnesses are repeating the same testimonyObjections to a Material Aspect of the Question Repetitive The witness has already answered the question (usually more than once) Cumulative Many witnesses are repeating the same testimony

13. LA PRUEBA MATERIAL NO HA SIDO AUTENTICADA No se ha demostrado que dicha prueba es la original y verdadera Cadena de Custodia CARECE DE FUNDAMENTO Fotos, croquis tienen que ser representaciones adecuada Objections to a Material Aspect of the Question The exhibit has not been authenticated It hasn�t been shown that the proof is true and original Chain of Custody Lack of Foundation Photos, sketches must be accurate representationsObjections to a Material Aspect of the Question The exhibit has not been authenticated It hasn�t been shown that the proof is true and original Chain of Custody Lack of Foundation Photos, sketches must be accurate representations

14. �CU�NDO SE DEBE HACERLA OBJECI�N? ANTES que el testigo responda o que la prueba material sea admitida por el tribunal (Si se trata de la respuesta, inmediatamente despu�s) When should the objection be made? BEFORE the witness responds, or the exhibit is admitted by the court. (If you�re objecting to the answer, immediately afterwards.) Form: �Objection� + Legal Reason Be brief, but ready to explain in depthWhen should the objection be made? BEFORE the witness responds, or the exhibit is admitted by the court. (If you�re objecting to the answer, immediately afterwards.) Form: �Objection� + Legal Reason Be brief, but ready to explain in depth