What is what does it mean when an objection is sustained?

When an objection is sustained in a legal setting, it means the judge agrees with the objecting attorney and upholds the objection. Here's a breakdown of what that implies:

• The Question/Evidence is Deemed Inadmissible: The judge is ruling that the question being asked or the piece of evidence being presented is not allowed to be entered into the record. This often happens because it violates the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/rules%20of%20evidence">rules of evidence</a>.

• The Witness Doesn't Need to Answer: If the objection was to a question posed to a witness, the witness is not required to answer it. Answering after an objection is sustained could be grounds for appeal or other legal repercussions.

• The Jury Should Disregard: In a jury trial, the judge will usually instruct the jury to disregard the question and/or any answer given before the objection was sustained. However, it can be difficult for jurors to completely ignore information they've already heard.

• Impact on the Trial: A sustained objection can significantly impact the trial's direction. It can prevent certain lines of questioning, exclude crucial evidence, and influence the jury's perception of the case. If a lot of objections are sustained against one lawyer then it can damage their credibility.

• Potential Grounds for Appeal: Incorrectly sustaining an objection (i.e., if the question or evidence should have been admitted) can be <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/grounds%20for%20appeal">grounds for appeal</a>, particularly if it significantly affected the trial's outcome.