What happens if a witness inadvertently answers a question during direct examination before the judge sustains an evidentiary objection to the question?

A. The judge will admonish the jury to disregard the answer.
B. The judge will order the answer stricken from the record.
C. The judge will order to record the answer using a camcorder.
D. The judge will accept the witness's answer and pass it as admissible.


Answer:
A. The judge will admonish the jury to disregard the answer.
B. The judge will order the answer stricken from the record.

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