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Ugh, Fail

Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:27 pm

tsukixkumori

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So today in Criminal Justice class, we were doing mock trials, and naturally, I chose to be the defense attorney. So the prosecution calls their witness, and, based on my Gyakutarded mindset, as soon as I heard a contradiction, jumped up, pointed my index finger, and screamed, "OBJECTION!"

Oh, my teacher's face was like, "O_O Wtf are you objecting to?"

So I say the contradiction. And then my teacher points out that you're supposed to say what the prosecution is doing wrong, not cross-examine the witness!

Phoenix Wright, you failed me! ;A; That's what I get for relying on a Japanese game, though....>_> That's more fun, anyway. ;_; But it was so embarrassing. :larry:

Re: Ugh, Fail

Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:37 pm

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Well, I'm sure you got points for pointing out the contradiction, even if you did do it in the wrong way.

And as long as when you pointed out the contradiction you were speaking in Phoenix-sprites, it's okay :edgy:

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:37 pm

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I did that in my english class once. Since I live in Sweden where english is a second language, everyone stared A LOT! But it was worth it! :godot:

Re: Ugh, Fail

Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:23 pm

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LOL. That's awesome. XD Even though it was embarrassing for you. ^_^;;

It is a lot of fun to jump up and Object, though. :edgy:

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:54 am

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Meh, the teacher should have approved and told the prosecution to do the same like you. XD

Hey, it was worth it! :D

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:07 am

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Objections are supposed to be to the opponent doing something wrong, such as badgering a witness, right?

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:10 am

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Wikipedia wrote:

In the law of the United States of America, an objection is a formal protest raised in court during a trial to disallow a witness's testimony or other evidence which would be in violation of the rules of evidence or other procedural law. An objection is typically raised after the opposing party asks a question of the witness, but before the witness can answer, or when the opposing party is about to enter something into evidence. The judge then makes a ruling on whether the objection is "sustained" (the judge agrees with the objection and disallows the question, testimony, or evidence) or "overruled" (the judge disagrees with the objection and allows the question, testimony, or evidence). An attorney may choose to "rephrase" a question that has been objected to, so long as the judge permits it.

An objection may also be raised against a judge's ruling, in order to preserve the right to appeal the ruling.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:22 am

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Hmm...well thanks everyone! It was fun...and if I wasn't trying so hard, it would've been funny. XD

Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:26 am

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I still got a good laugh out of it.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:13 am

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OH GOD THE FLASHBACKS :scratch:

This is just like the time I tried to set up a mock trial, but I used PW rules. I tried to teach them to my friends, but they just got wierded out by my fangirlness. During one of our practices, I actually said "I sincerely hope the defense is decent for the trial." She always dresses in a way that she manages to show even more than April May. :nick:

Anyway, we spent so much time goofing off that the actual mock trial was pretty much completely improvised. I was the prosecution, of course. :think:

I even dressed up all spiffy for the occasion.

It was a DISASTER. We pretty much opened with me making a nonsensical opening statement, and then a bunch of FAILED cross-examinations. I even said "Your honor, the defense is clearly intoxicated." at one point. :redd:

I only said it because she wouldn't stop giggling.

In short, it was the first and last mock trial I ever did. Case closed. FAILURE.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:36 am

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Phoenix Wright cannot teach one Law.

...people who play Phoenix Wright can though 8D

Neat experience mein freunde, makes you really question what the game's doing wrong, doesn't it? Hehe.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:32 am

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There actually is an objection that lets you point out a contradiction in the other side's questions. If someone asks a question that contradicts established facts, or assumes some fact that hasn't been established yet, you can say, "Objection! (side) assumes facts not in evidence."

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:06 am

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XDDDDDDDD

You really remind me of Gumshoe, pal...before I knew it, I was standing up back straight and shouting in a very commanding voice..

Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:42 pm

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Hehe...Ya made my day, gal ^^
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Re: Ugh, Fail

Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:22 pm

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Oh well, t'least you tried :garyuu:

Re: Ugh, Fail

Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:51 am

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XD Oh, well, you'll look back on it and laugh.

I will totally do that when I take Legal Studies... Yay random objecting!

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:02 pm

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It might have been funnier if instead of freaking out the whole classroom, you just pulled out a cardboard "OBJECTION!" sign, and held it forward with a pointed finger.
Makes the reference easier, anyway.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:51 pm

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^ I actually had one. It was just "Objection!" blown up on a piece of paper...and I didn't get to use it. :"(

Re: Ugh, Fail

Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:48 pm

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tsukixkumori wrote:

^ I actually had one. It was just "Objection!" blown up on a piece of paper...and I didn't get to use it. :"(

In that case, you indeed did fail.

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:15 am

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But failures like us gotta stick together, right? :larry2:

...Right?

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Re: Ugh, Fail

Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:47 pm

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I'm doing a mock trial in which you can't object at any point.

Re: Ugh, Fail

Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:12 pm

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Salutation Here wrote:

I'm doing a mock trial in which you can't object at any point.

I feel your pain....

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