How do I object to evidence?

Objecting to evidence in California means objecting to something that is presented to the court as fact or knowledge. In order to object to evidence, you must make a motion in court to do so. This motion must be done in front of the judge and should clearly state the objection you are making. For example, if you wanted to object to something as hearsay, you would say, “I object to this as hearsay.” This objection should be done when the person who is presenting the evidence is still talking. Then, the judge may ask for the basis for your objection, and you can explain why you think the evidence should not be heard in court. If the judge overrules your objection, then the evidence can be presented to the court. But if the judge sides with you, then the evidence must not be considered as fact or knowledge. In addition to objecting to evidence, you can also request for evidence to be stricken from the record. This means that the evidence would not be considered during the trial and will not be available for review by the judge or jury. To do this, you must also make a motion in court before the judge and explain why you think the evidence should be stricken. It is important to note that objecting or asking to have evidence stricken from the record can be a long process. Therefore, it is important to think carefully before you make any motions.

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