Is there any dress code to wear to court and can my lawyer listen to my statement tape before the case?
is there any dress code to wear to court and can my lawyer listen to my statement tape before the case
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if he dont, I'd be firing him..and yes theres a dress code, if you dont want to be pre-judged on your looks....
It's his job to defend you based on the evidence, which includes your statement. It will be presented to him before the case and you should get a chance to talk about it with him.
Dress code: If you don't own a suit, still put on a shirt, tie and smart trousers. Clean your shoes also. Shower and put a comb through your hair. Imagine you're going to church and dress accordingly.
Practicing your innocent look is always a good start also. No seriously, appearances are everything.
Of course your lawyer can get access to it even if he has to file a motion.
Dress code? Depends on what you did. Bare minimum is low cut leather shoes (not tennis shoes!), dress pants, a belt and a collared shirt. A tie is good but if is just for speeding or something not it's not totally necessary. Much of this depends on your look but you can't go wrong w. a tie. Even guys with tatoos and wearing the above will show that they are showing respect to the court. Even if it is a big offense that is fine... if you got busted with dope they don't expect you to have serious fashion sense.
Of course a suit for anything is the way to go. But there is the fact if you got busted for dealing, child support or something being dressed super well could be bad. So I wish you had said what it was for.
Whatever though if you want a serious chance as every little bit helps.. be scrubbed up. No piercings, jewelry, bracelets, necklaces or huge watch. No goatee, long sideburns or anything on your face... it will grow back. Go to a place that actually says "barber" and go conservative as that will grow back as well.
And walk like you are going to church w. your grandmother.
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