Should I represent myself in a criminal case?
Feb 19, 2021 -
If you have a court date coming up, you have
probably wondered if it is worth the trouble and expense of getting an
attorney. Unless you are going to traffic court for a minor infraction, the
answer is always yes.
Whether you are headed for a civil or criminal
trial, professional representation is a good idea. An attorney will know the
ins and outs of each law that applies to your case. They will be familiar with
the different judges in the court and they will know what arguments will most
impress the judge who presides over your case.
You Probably Don’t Know as Much About The Law as You Think.
Laws are modified more often than you might
think and some of the changes can be quite subtle. A professional lawyer will
be up to date on the latest literature as well as the latest decisions in cases
like yours. Perhaps most importantly, an attorney is a professional speaker and
will be able to address a judge and jury in the kind of calm and confident
manner n...
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