in a jury trial in the US, what happens after a judge sustains an objection?

Question

If the jury heard what the witness said because they spoke over the lawyer objecting then the jury clearly heard it, what happens after?

Are the jury expected to forget that?

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Answer 1

It doesn’t usually happen in front of the jury most of the time. These things are addressed long before trial outside the presence of the jury and if an attorney offers evidence that was previously excluded they risk severe sanctions. If the jury hears something that they’re not supposed to, they will be instructed to disregard it. While obviously that’s easier said than done, it’s potentially grounds for a mistrial, so generally not worth the risk.