If you have to go to court, you're probably pretty nervous. Whether it's a serious offense or just a traffic ticket there are things you can do to make yourself feel better about it. The first thing you should do is to retain legal counsel � in laymen's terms, you need a lawyer. Make sure you get the right kind. You'll need one who specializes in the area of law in which you need help. They are much more experienced in the courtroom than you are, and they know a lot more about the laws, so the chances of getting a ruling in your favor, or at least a lower fine or sentence are much higher with a lawyer than they are if you represent yourself. Some people think it's easy to represent themselves in a simple case, but it's never recommended. Even attorneys who are in trouble with the law hire attorneys!
Just because you have an attorney, though, doesn't mean that you shouldn't know anything about your case. Learn all you can, including the basics of court proceedings and the jargon that's commonly used. You should also be presentable and businesslike, respecting the court at all times. Being rude or causing problems or generally having a bad attitude won't win you any points with the judge (or the jury if you are on trial). You want to present a positive attitude and be yourself � just the cleaned-up version. Make sure you bathe and groom yourself. You want to make a good first impression on the judge. Your clothes should be clean, they should match, and they should be muted � nothing gaudy or revealing. If you have a lot of tattoos, it's a good idea to wear something that covers a lot of them up. They send the wrong impression to a lot of people.
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