Jem makes Scout leave the trial during Tom's testimony because he wants to protect her from hearing disturbing and potentially traumatic details about the case. He understands that the information being shared in court is not suitable for his younger sister and believes it is in her best interest to not be exposed to such a harsh reality at a young age.
Scout observes Tom's demeanor in court and notices his honest and consistent testimony. Additionally, Tom's account of the events aligns with the evidence presented during the trial.
Scout touches Mayella Ewell when she smells stale whiskey during the trial of Tom Robinson in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." This moment helps to reveal Mayella's true nature and the dishonesty in her testimony.
Scout, Jem, and Dill live with Aunt Alexandra, Atticus, and Calpurnia during the trial.
Witnesses are excluded from the courtroom until it is their time to testify. This prevents their testimony from being tainted or influenced by hearing any other witness's testimony. Once they have testified, and if they are not subject to being "recalled" for further testimony, they may sit in court and observe the remainder of the trial.
they sneak in and watch, obviously she is on that black guy's side.
To appear when and where subpoeaned and give truthful testimony to the questions that are asked of them - and not to leave the jurisdiction of the court unless/until excused by the trial judge.
To appear when and where subpoeaned and give truthful testimony to the questions that are asked of them - and not to leave the jurisdiction of the court unless/until excused by the trial judge.
Generally, witnesses for both the prosecution and defense are sequestered during the entire trial. That is, they are held outside the courtroom and prohibited from speaking with each other or watching other testimony.
Scout gives Dill a drink of water during Tom Robinson's trial to help soothe his nerves. Dill becomes overwhelmed by the tense environment of the courtroom and Scout's act of kindness calms him down.
After a deposition has been taken, the testimony given is transcribed into a written document. This document can then be used as evidence in the legal case during trial or settlement negotiations. Attorneys can use the deposition to prepare for trial or to impeach a witness if their testimony changes.
No, it is not automatically dismissed. If ANYONE lies during their testimony at trial, the attorneys do their best to bring it to the jury's attention and let THEM, the JURY, decide just how much weight (if any) to give any part (or all of) the liar's testimony. There are jury instructions that can alert/remind the jury that ANY testimony they believe contained a lie can be dismissed IN ITS ENTIRETY from that particular liar.
Calpurnia delivered a message to Atticus during the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She informed him that his children, Scout and Jem, were missing and had snuck into the courthouse.