ENTERING EVIDENCE
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- Mark the piece of evidence - this will probably be done before trial.
- "Your Honor, I would like to mark this evidence as People's/Defense exhibit 1/A, etc."
- Show to opposing counsel.
- "Your Honor, please let the record reflect that I am showing opposing counsel what has been marked as P/D exhibit 1/a, etc."
- Ask permission to approach the witness.
- "Your Honor, may I approach the witness?"
- Give the piece of evidence to the witness and lay a foundation as to how they can authenticate the piece of evidence.
- Enter the evidence.
- "Your Honor, at this time I move to have P/D exhibit 1/a, etc. entered into evidence."
- The Judge will ask opposing counsel for objections
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