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Inside The Courtroom

The courtroom can be an intimidating place, especially the first time you have to set foot in one.

The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and collected during your time in court. Panicking will not make things any easier.

There are many reasons that you might have to go to court, from getting a divorce to dealing with a traffic violation to facing a felony charge.

Although there are various reasons to be in court, the basic composition of the courtroom is pretty much the same.

Knowing what is what and who is who in the courtroom can help you …

By |January 8th, 2014|Infographic|Comments Off on Inside The Courtroom
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5 Things To Not Do In Court

Pinocchio may not have know what to do facing the judge, but in most cases even people who have never been to court before will allow themselves to be guided by common sense.  They will arrive early and dress, act appropriately and tell the truth - hopefully.

Others, however, don't take this type of situation seriously.  When this happens things can go very, very wrong.
 

Don't show up drunk.  In May of this year, a South Carolina crime victim admitted to drinking a double shot of vodka 30 minutes before her 9 a.m. court appearance.  Officers administered a breathalyzer test …

By |June 20th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on 5 Things To Not Do In Court
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