What not to do while in court.
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murphyslaw
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The judge let her off the next Monday anyway.Probably a frequent flyer
Good one...Others for self-represented parties in family court (not in any particular order):
1. Do not speak when the Judge is speaking
2. Do stop speaking when the Judge has asked you to stop
3. Do stand up when addressing the court
4. Make sure you switch off your cell phone
5. Do sit down when the Judge has asked you to do so.
6. Say nothing more when the Judge threatens to have you escorted out of the court room
7. Stop speaking when the Judge is writing the endorsement
8. Speak clearly and do not mumble
9. Dress appropriately in "formal" wear
10. Hope to God the Judge likes the look of you and that you do not remind him/her of someone they have taken a dislike to.
1. Do not speak when the Judge is speaking
2. Do stop speaking when the Judge has asked you to stop
3. Do stand up when addressing the court
4. Make sure you switch off your cell phone
5. Do sit down when the Judge has asked you to do so.
6. Say nothing more when the Judge threatens to have you escorted out of the court room
7. Stop speaking when the Judge is writing the endorsement
8. Speak clearly and do not mumble
9. Dress appropriately in "formal" wear
10. Hope to God the Judge likes the look of you and that you do not remind him/her of someone they have taken a dislike to.
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To the above list I'll add:
1. Arrive early and be prepared.
2. Don't chew gum. Don't bring any food or beverages into court.
3. Address the judge as "Your Honour".
4. Use formal English, not slang.
5. Dress modestly and business-like. Be neat and clean. Do not wear excessive jewellery and make-up. (Last sentence mainly for ladies).
6. Don't roll eyes or give other inappropriate looks and gestures to opposition or judge.
7. When speaking to the judge, always look at him/her and speak clearly and confidently.
8. Don't pretend to talk like a lawyer. You will not impress the judge.
9. Don't be afraid to admit you didn't understand a question. Most lawyers love the sound of their own voices so chances are they won't mind repeating what they said.
10. Present your self as being calm and in control. This includes always standing and sitting up straight. Do not hunch over and appear pathetic and weak.
11. Always tell the truth.
1. Arrive early and be prepared.
2. Don't chew gum. Don't bring any food or beverages into court.
3. Address the judge as "Your Honour".
4. Use formal English, not slang.
5. Dress modestly and business-like. Be neat and clean. Do not wear excessive jewellery and make-up. (Last sentence mainly for ladies).
6. Don't roll eyes or give other inappropriate looks and gestures to opposition or judge.
7. When speaking to the judge, always look at him/her and speak clearly and confidently.
8. Don't pretend to talk like a lawyer. You will not impress the judge.
9. Don't be afraid to admit you didn't understand a question. Most lawyers love the sound of their own voices so chances are they won't mind repeating what they said.
10. Present your self as being calm and in control. This includes always standing and sitting up straight. Do not hunch over and appear pathetic and weak.
11. Always tell the truth.
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