How to be your own lawyer.

If you choose to go without counsel have the rules of the Court of Justice, and also a little knowing what previous dishes on similar cases said. All disputes have it is very important risks or benefits weigh on both sides and be established, by you to these questions: criminal proceedings, is there any chance to go to jail if you lost? Could be punished if you have lost, and allow it? Greater than the cost of a lawyer would cost a fine? It is also known that no one in a courtroom for the first time without being nervous. But to keep your panic under control and still displayed in the courtroom.Difficulty: ModerateInstructions1Realize, a lawyer can do better, manage certain disputes, as a criminal affairs especially if there is even a remote possibility to go to jail. Aware that a criminal can interfere with future jobs, your credit rating and your social status. If you go to court without counsel, because you cannot afford one, have a right to a free lawyer. First appear in court, if questions the Court whether this applies to your case. You can check with the local legal aid society. If you can provide you with a lawyer, probably be assigned employees lawyer who estimates happy to help you can give case. 2Think your own fines, that you may have to pay if you have lost. A Registrar may address questions to answer, might have the names of the judges in statutory including monetary penalties, legal proceedings and public prosecutor and the location of the hearing room. Balance the fine probably against the potential charges and consider, the more costs. Ask whether it vorzuziehen would represent to findenein Attorney charge less $500, for example, your fine would be. 3Ask court ordered, your case. Some parties, such as a complaint against you, are public documents. All start with a complaint and information can be useful judicial system and search in preparing your case. 4Understand after similar legal matters. A few minutes from the study you can decide how to prepare your case. Courts of first instance are those to see more often in film and television. The first is the courts to hear most of the types of cases. Civil courts are a variety of situations, including divorce, procedures auto negligence and competition. These procedures can be very difficult. If you choose your own lawyer to look at the first reading of the book "How to be your own advocate" (sometimes) of Kantrowicz Eisenberg. 5If, frightened, you about himself in court you a good job hide it from people looking into the eyes do. Do not move pace or curse. Someone can looking at how to get to conduct and report to the Tribunal about your behavior. Keep in mind that you are OK. This is not an easy task, but you are ready to defy. Dress accordingly. Arrive early to collect your thoughts. Always prepare and provide as much information and documentation you may. Address of the judge, always call him "Your honour" and speak. Judge thank if you are ready to speak. Meet at all times. Sitting in a straight line. Make a note, if possible.