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Mostly anyone can be selected to counsel someone in a court of law. Most small claims courts restrict the use of lawyers as legal representation. Most of the work takes place before any court date, when all evidence must be submitted to the court and both counsels outline their positions. On the actual court date, in most cases the prosecution will outline their case against the defendent and then the defendent can argue their innocence. During opening statements to the court, this is not the time to issue objections. After opening statements the prosecution will open its case and maybe call witnesses. The defense counsel will have the chance to question any witnesses. You can question any witness within reasonable grounds, you must always have relevance to the matter at hand. The judge will not be impressed if you try to question a witness about anything not relevant ie. unrelated events from many years ago, political views, private life. Leading questions will also be thrown out, for example 'The weather on that day was cloudy, wet and windy wasn't it?' This would be a clear example trying to lead a witness. In defending someone you will be allowed to call witness or the defendent but you cannot announce a witness to the court-it is not TV. In most cases witnesses need to be summoned to appear and the prosecution must be allowed notice of any evidence or witnesses you intend to produce-you are allowed the same procedures. An endless parade of character witnesses will not be tolerated, again you must stick to the case at hand. At this time your defendent can chose whether to give evidence or not. Having choosen this the defendent must be prepared to be questioned by the prosecution, the defendent can refuse to answer any questions but must accept such actions can prejudice their case. Finally, both teams can give closing statements to the court before the verdict is considered. I would always counsel that anyone going to court should consult a legal specialist. The person who represents themselves is either a fool or as a client who is one.
It depends on what kind of courts we're talking about. Both the plaintiff and defendant can have attorneys present (say a smalls claim course) but for something in a state course (crimes like burglary, rape, murder, assault, etc.) it's usually the Prosecutor who is the district attorney and represents the people then there is the defendant who has the right to an attorney.
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What is a word starting with l for someone who defends you in court?
Lawyers defend people in court.
Can a netball player standing out of court defend a player who is on court?
No, a player must be in court if they want to defend an on court player.
What amendment guarantees people the right to have a lwayer or someone trained in the law defend them in court?
the second amendment
This amendment guarantees people the right to have a lawyer or someone else trained in the law defend them in court.?
6th amendment.
Why did Hamilton defend Loyalists in court after the American Revolution?
why did hamilton defend the loyalists in court after the american revolution
What happens when the court names a person the pro se defendant?
It means that the person is representing themselves and does not have an attorney.Added: Unsure what the questioner is asking. The court can refer to someone as a Pro Se defendant (meaning that they are representing themselves without benefit of legal counsel) but the court doesn't "name" someone a pro se defendant.The court cannot require that someone defend themselves.
How would you defend Ponyboy curtis in court?
How would pony boy defend his self
Why would someone need a traffic violation lawyer?
Someone would need a traffic violation lawyer if they were wrongfully accused of a traffic violation and do not have enough knowledge of the laws to defend themselves in a court.
Can I get a court-appointed attorney to defend me in a tax audit?
Yes court-appointed attorney to defend me in a tax audit. Everyone is in titled to a public defender.
What is a court appointed attorney?
An attorney appointed by the court to defend an indivudaul whs is unable to afford their own attorney. This can include Public Defenders as well as attorneys in private practice who volunteer their work "Pro Bono."
How to defend yourself against allegations in court?
Get a lawyer.
How can you find out if someone has current automobile insurance?
You can't. That is private information between insurance companies and their clients. If someone has caused damage to your car you may have to get a lawyer and take them to court. If that person has insurance then their insurance company will defend their client and pay on their behalf if the court decides that they are liable for your damage.
