What is what does it mean when the judge says sustained?

When a judge says "sustained" in a legal setting, it means they agree with the objection raised by an attorney.

• It essentially means the judge is upholding the objection and preventing the question, testimony, or evidence from being presented or considered further. If it was a question, the witness does not have to answer it. The jury, if present, is to disregard the question.

Here's what it implies:

• The judge believes the question, testimony, or evidence violates the rules of evidence. Common reasons include:

  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hearsay">Hearsay</a>
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Lack%20of%20Foundation">Lack of Foundation</a>
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Leading%20Question">Leading Question</a> (on direct examination)
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Speculation">Speculation</a>
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Relevance">Relevance</a>
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Argumentative">Argumentative</a>
  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Asked%20and%20Answered">Asked and Answered</a>

• The attorney whose objection was sustained has successfully prevented something potentially harmful or inadmissible from influencing the court or jury.

The opposing attorney may rephrase the question or attempt to introduce the evidence in a different way that overcomes the objection. If the attorney believes the judge's ruling was incorrect, they can preserve the issue for appeal.