How do I object to evidence?

Objecting to evidence is an important part of going to court in North Carolina. Objecting to evidence is how you challenge the opposing party’s evidence. In order to object, you must first have grounds for the objection. The most common grounds for objecting to evidence in North Carolina are relevance, hearsay, opinion, lack of foundation, or improper authentication. Relevance objections are based on the fact that the evidence presented is not related to the legal issues of the case. Hearsay objections are based on the fact that an out-of-court statement is being used as if it were true. Opinion objections often arise when someone is testifying to a conclusion they reached, or to what they believe another individual is thinking or feeling. Lack of foundation objections are based on the fact that the party presenting the evidence has not established the necessary proof that the evidence is connected to the case. Improper authentication objections are based on the fact that the party presenting the evidence has not proven the evidence is credible. In order to object to evidence in North Carolina, you must first identify the grounds for your objection. Once you have identified the grounds for the objection, you must then provide a concise statement of the objection that includes the legal grounds for the objection. Once you have made your objection, the judge will determine whether to sustain or overrule your objection.

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