| DO'S AND DON'TS | REASON WHY |
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WALK TO THE PODIUM WHEN YOUR CASE IS CALLED |
THE PODIUM HAS A MICROPHONE SO THAT YOU CAN BE HEARD |
|---|---|
ADDRESS THE JUDGE AS YOUR HONOR OR JUDGE |
SHOWING RESPECT WILL BENEFIT YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR CASE |
REQUEST TIME TO CONSULT AND HIRE A LAWYER |
JUDGES ARE WILLING TO GIVE YOU TIME TO GET LEGAL COUNSEL |
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION |
JUDGES TAKE NOTICE WHEN YOU MAKE THIS EFFORT |
SAY THANK YOU |
COURTESY GOES A LONG WAY |