Grahamson
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 Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:03 am Post subject: Tips on How to Behave in Court |
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Tips on How to Behave in Court
Dos
* Do turn off your cell phone
* Do exercise self control, no matter what is said in the court room
* Do be respectful to the other side whenever you meet them.
* Do speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the judge and the opposing side.
* Do ask the questioner to repeat or clarify any questions that you do not understand.
* Do direct your answers to the person who asked the question. Make eye contact with them.
* Do answer questions that seem stupid or foolish to you.
Don'ts
* Don't chew gum.
* Don’t argue with the opposing party or his/her attorney.
* Don't interrupt.
* Don’t react to the answers of witnesses or to the questions from the opposing attorney to indicate your displeasure.
* If you are questioned by the other side don’t argue with the questioner.
* Don’t ask questions back: “What would you do if…”
Don’t give flippant answers.
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