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Going To Court
Courtroom dramas make it all seem so exciting. But court can be tedious, boring and stressful, even for minor matters. Exhibits, evidence, reasonable doubt, contempt -- what does it all mean? And what is courtroom etiquette? Find out what you need to know before you have your day in court.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Paul Bergman
Paul Bergman-Professor, UCLA School of Law
Meet the Expert 
Courtroom Jargon 
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  2. What is a 'bench trial'? 
  3. What is an 'arraignment'? 
  4. What is an 'appeal'? 
  5. What is 'hearsay'? 
  6. What are leading questions? 
  7. What are 'motions'? 
  8. What is an 'objection'? 
  9. What does the term 'sustained' mean in a courtroom? 
  10. What does the term 'overruled' mean in a courtroom? 
  11. What is a 'hostile witness'? 
  12. What is a 'guilty' plea? 
  13. What is a 'no contest' plea? 
  14. What is a 'not guilty' plea? 
  15. What is 'reasonable doubt'? 
  16. What is the 'preponderance of evidence'? 
  17. What does the term 'burden of proof' mean? 
All About Evidence 
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  2. What are the basic rules of evidence? 
  3. What are courtroom 'exhibits'? 
  4. What is 'physical evidence'? 
  5. What is 'rebuttal evidence'? 
Courtroom Players 
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  2. What is the judge's role? 
  3. What is the prosecutor's role? 
  4. What is the defense attorney's role? 
  5. What is a 'plaintiff'? 
  6. What is a 'defendant'? 
  7. What is a 'bailiff'? 
  8. What is a courtroom 'stenographer'? 
  9. What is the court clerk's role? 
  10. What is the jury's role? 
  11. How is a trial conducted? 
Courtroom Etiquette 
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  2. How should I dress in court? 
  3. How should I address the judge? 
  4. How should I behave in court? 
  5. Can I address opposing counsel? 
  6. Can I speak to the judge? 
  7. What is contempt of court? 
Preparing For Court 
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  2. What is 'discovery'? 
  3. What is a 'deposition'? 
  4. What are the rules of civil procedure? 
  5. How do I cope with complex legal language and procedural rules? 
  6. What are the elements of a legal claim? 
  7. How do I know if I need an expert witness? 
  8. How do I prove the elements in a legal claim? 
  9. How can I collect my judgment? 
  10. How do I know if I can file for an appeal? 
Handling Your Civil Court Case 
  1. Paul Bergman
  2. Is it sensible to appear in court without a lawyer? 
  3. How do I know if I have a good case? 
  4. If I want to sue someone, how do I know which court has jurisdiction over the case? 
Going To Small Claims Court 
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  2. How do I file a small claims case? 
  3. How should I try and resolve a small claims case myself? 
  4. Where can I get help to prepare my small claims case? 
Going To Traffic Court 
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  2. I received a traffic citation, what can I expect in traffic court? 
  3. What are the potential penalties in traffic court? 
  4. Can I have a lawyer in traffic court? 
Preparing To Testify 
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  2. How do I prepare for direct examination? 
  3. How do I prepare for cross-examination? 
  4. How do I prepare for my opening statement? 
  5. How do I prepare for my closing argument? 

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