How do I find court rulings online?
Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records. If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet. This is called “remote access.”
Do you have to rise when a judge walks in?
Traditionally, the theory is the rising for the judge is respect for the court. So we rise when the judge enters not just to show respect for that particular man or woman appointed to uphold the laws, but to show respect for the law itself.
What happens if you don’t do what the judge says?
If you don’t stand for a judge, she or he has the power to hold you in contempt. If you don’t stand for the pledge or a flag, the pledge or flag do not have the power to hold you in contempt.
Can a judge refuse evidence?
The answer is yes he could. It doesn’t mean it’s the right decision, but since the Judge controls everything that happens in the courtroom, he controls what comes into evidence. If the judge makes the wrong decision and I ultimately lose the case, I can appeal on that precise issue.
What is a counter motion?
countermotion (plural countermotions) A physical movement that counterbalances another movement. A legal motion filed in opposition to a previous motion.
Can you talk to a judge about a case?
If you are currently in a case, you are not permitted to contact a judge outside of the courtroom. Instead of contacting the judge directly, you can file a written motion. If you are on the jury, you can only contact a judge in written form unless a lawyer is present.
What happens after a motion is filed in court?
After you complete your motion, you must file it with the court. You must then “serve” (mail) a copy of your filed motion (including all exhibits and the date, time, and place of hearing) to all other parties in the case. If a party is represented by an attorney, mail the motion directly to the attorney’s office.
What are some common motions in civil cases?
- Motion to dismiss.
- Discovery motions.
- Motion to compel.
- Motion to strike.
- Motion for summary judgment.
- Motion for a directed verdict.
- Motion for nolle prosequi.
- Motion in Limine.
What is the difference between a petition and a motion?
A motion is a written or oral application to a court in a pending case seeking some sort of ruling or order. A petition, on the other hand, is always in writing, and is considered a pleading, used to commence a proceeding, or initiate a collateral one.
How do you object to a motion?
Follow these steps to respond to a motion:
- Fill out the forms. You have to fill out at least 2 forms, maybe more, to file your opposition.
- File the forms. Turn in your completed forms by mail or efiling.
- Serve the other party.
- Get ready for the hearing.
- Prepare an order.
Can you object to a judge?
You can object to evidence, even if it’s relevant, if the evidence would unfairly turn the judge or jury against you. This is what is meant by saying the evidence is prejudicial.
How do you respond to objections in court?
Stand up and face the judge. Don’t give in to the temptation to face the opposing attorney who is making the objection. State your responses succinctly, being as specific as possible about the legal grounds for admissibility. Give a one-sentence non-legal explanation for the benefit of the jury.
How do you argue a motion in court?
Arguing Your First Motion
- You’ve written a motion and submitted it to the court. The court has set it for oral argument – now what?
- Read the rules.
- Know the judge.
- Review your written motion.
- Shepardize your cases again.
- Review opposing counsel’s written motion.
- Note cases that are directly opposed to your argument.
- Prepare your argument.
How do you argue a motion to suppress?
8 Tips for Winning Suppression Motions
- Use general discovery motions to your advantage.
- Always cite Tex.
- File a motion in limine along with your motion to suppress.
- Request a jury charge.
- Don’t reveal specific grounds for the motion until the hearing.
- Consider Tex.
- Attack the probable cause affidavit.