When you’re charged with any crime, it’s not a good idea to go to court dressed like a street walker or pimp or drug dealer. The judge in your case has the power to send you to prison or give you probation, and impressions matter. You should dress like you are applying for a job that you really want - clean pressed shirt and slacks for men, shined shoes or boots, same for women or skirt or dress. Here, then, are a few rules for how to dress and act when you go to court.
No shorts
No tube or tank tops
No flipflops
No teeshirts
No hats in courtroom
Cover tattoos
No gum
No tobacco or snuff
No flashy jewelry
Cell phones off
No grills
No guns or knives
Sad that so many people have so little respect for the Courts in this area. Sad that the Courts have provided so little to respect. By the way, where are the rich folks in County Court. I guess that the wealthy and powerful don't drink and drive, nor do they take a little hit of pot from time to time?
ReplyDeleteWill say that the District Courts have taken massive steps in the right direction, and it looks like the County Court is about to do the same.