like is jeans and a nice top ok or should you look nicer?
2006-10-18 15:16:12 · 15 answers · asked by Donald V 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It all depends. If you are a cooperative willing witness for one side, you dress up. If you've been dragged in by the prosecution to testify against your will, the same goes.
If the defense has you as an unwilling witness, slobbiness, or even outrageousness might be in order.
If you've been subpoenaed, so long as you are decent, the judge is not going to do anything.
2006-10-22 09:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past, I have always preferred a nicer dress code than that-But it really depends if you're the one on trial or not. If youare the one, then i would opt for something a bit dressier. Otherwise nice jeans and a dressy top are fine.
2006-10-18 15:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by court 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what kind of legal matter is involved, you can't go wrong with a suit (or pant suit). It shows that you respect the court and its officers.
In civil matters, you could probably get away with 'business casual' like khakis, but really, if you have something better, that's what you should wear.
Again, it's a respect thing.
2006-10-18 15:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by fritter4me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you dress in a suit like a lawyer, the other people at court will assume you are a lawyer when they look at you. This is because at court, the only people who dress like lawyers are lawyers.
Look your best. You will definately feel better than the all the other mopes.
2006-10-18 15:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by jimmyluger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive been to court in shorts and sleeveless shirt and 'sandals'. Got $50 fine and $50 court costs when was charged with possesion of prohibited weapon. And I am dark and tough looking, with previous convictions. They were handcuffs brought from an adult book shop.
The way I dressed was appropriate. The charge was a joke so I treated it like a joke. So how you dress should probably be determined on wether your guilty or not or how you feel about the charge. Dont be afraid of no judge
2006-10-18 15:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by CJunk 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I was always told by my attorney to wear a suit. Look like you have respect for the proceedings and the judge.
2006-10-18 15:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Scott T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend black pants, white shirt, and a tie. Simple as that.
don't show up in a wife beater, with your pants hangin to your knees so the judge can see some cheap Calvin knock offs.
2006-10-18 15:19:37 · answer #7 · answered by ~brigit~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some thing nice and neat but not to much and good luck I'm in court for my 3 yr old dather her dad has been doing thinks to her
2006-10-18 15:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot nicer, like going to the most fancy church in town on a holiday.
2006-10-18 15:19:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the judge is not looking for what you wear its what you did or what you are going there for, jeans and a top are good
2006-10-18 15:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by ¤snitchesadyingbreed¤ 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋