Leading - Suggests the answer in the question (allowed during cross-exam, not direct exam)., Hearsay - The witness is repeating something they heard someone else say — not something they personally saw or experienced., Relevance - The question or answer has nothing to do with the case., Speculation - The witness is asked to guess about something they don’t know for sure., Argumentative - The lawyer is badgering the witness, making an argument instead of asking a real question., Opinion (Non-Expert) - A regular witness is giving an opinion they’re not qualified to give (e.g., medical, technical, etc.)., Asked and Answered - The attorney is repeating a question that was already asked and answered., Lack of Foundation - The attorney didn't first establish basic facts before asking a more complex question., Compound Question - Asking two questions in one — confusing for the witness to answer., Vague or Ambiguous - The question is unclear or confusing.,

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