Common Objectives

any instance when a witness introduces testimony that contradicts her affidavit.

The attorney is arguing with the witness more than pursuing an answer.

Attorneys must ask questions in a logical order that lays a proper foundation for the subsequent questions. 

If attorney asks a question that assumes unproved/unavailable facts

Question is broad and does not ask for a specific answer.

Witness has not answered the attorney's question

The answers to questions are producing the same testimony

When a question suggest the answer in a question. (can be used in cross-examination)

If an attorney is following redirect or recross, then the attorney must limit their questions to information that was in redirect/recross

If objection is successful  an attorney may make a motion to request that the judge strike the testimony

If a witness is not an expert, then they cannot offer their opinion UNLESS it is rationally based or helpful in understanding the witness' testimony.