Courtroom Lingo

Meaning of words you might hear and should use in a courtroom

• Objection - An objection is an attorney’s formal protest that evidence, testimony, or a question from the opposing party should not be allowed. Types of objection: https://www.clio.com/blog/objections-in-court/

• Overruled - To reject an attorney's objection to a question to a witness or admission of evidence.

• Sustained - If the judge agrees he/she will rule "sustained," meaning the objection is approved and the question cannot be asked or answered.

• Acquittal - A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.

• Testimony - Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

• In Contempt of Court - Under Florida law, Contempt of Court is an act calculated to obstruct, hinder, or defy a court in the administration of justice. Contempt may be direct or indirect, and criminal or civil, and may include jail penalties and other consequences.

• Recess - To request a short break from the trial

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