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I would argue:

"The witness has testified he was present. He could observe the other people. Anger has physical manifestations, so he has personal knowledge. It is rational to draw an opinion of anger based on those manifestations."

I think this is a close call, and some judges would let it in and others would keep it out

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The trial continues:

Q. Were Dawson and Downey angry?

In the movie, the defense objectsa by saying: "If it please the Court, is the judge advocate honestly asking this witness to testify as to how the defendant felt on August 6th?" Rephrase this as a proper objection, and then click here .