I have to testify in court tomorrow but I'm so freaked out I might forget what to say or how to fight my arguement. Tips, pointers, Advice? Lawyers, experienced people, judges!??
2007-04-23 06:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by *butterfly kisses* 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just tell the truth and everything will go fine. Don't try to rehearse or you will probably mess up. Keep your answers as brief as possible and stick to the point.
2007-04-23 06:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, either you have a lawyer or you don't.
If you do, you should ask them this. They will prepare you for what each lawyer will do. He will simply ask you to tell your story, and ask specific questions to get the details you left out, or to reinforce things you already said. The other lawyer will try to get you to admit you made the whole thing up and confess to having been on the grassy knoll and ask you where you buried Jimmy Hoffa.
Just relax, tell the truth, and develop the habit of taking a deep breath or two before answering anything. Don't answer in a flip manner, don't argue with the attorney, and if they start to ask the same question over and over or really abuse you and you don't have an attorney, look at the judge.
2007-04-23 13:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a lawyer or a judge, but my advice to you would be to just be honest and brief with your answers, do not answer more than is required of you. If you do not remember an event pertaining to any particular question asked, just state the truth, "Sorry I do not remember". Don't be nervous, a lot of people have been asked to also testify in court and they also have had no experience doing so as most of us have not. Best of luck to you!
2007-04-24 13:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by pictureshygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would get with the prosecutor and tell him everything right off the bat! I would have him record our conversation or write it down. That way you can relax and not worry about forgetting anything. But If I couldn't or didn't do that, I would just make sure I told the truth regardless! If I don't know, then the answer is: "I don't know or I can't remember!" But I think I person should do the best they can about remembering every detail.
2007-04-23 14:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lie. Only say what you know to be accurate. When asked something you don't remember clearly, just explain that it was a long time ago and that you can't be entirely sure. It is a lot better to be a poor witness than to commit purgery.
2007-04-23 13:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by Veteran Voter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't remember, state that. If your memory is hazy, practice answers to what you anticipate the questions may be. Refresh your memory tonight to be ready for court.
Remember, the attorney does this for a living, your words may be taken out of context or used to discredit you. Whatever you do, don't lie.
2007-04-23 13:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋