trying to find info for the state of kentucky,i have a summons to appear to court there,i live in mississippi,can you represent yourself there?or where is the best web sight to help in this matter.
2007-10-31 13:32:06 · 29 answers · asked by chopchop63 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call the clerks office in the town hall of the county where you will have to appear. You can represent yourself, depending on the charge whether it's wise to do so. If it's a traffic charge, pay the fine...it's cheaper or get there the day before and talk to the prosecutor to see what he says. Can't really give good advice if this is all the info you are giving. Good luck.Kentucky is a Commonwealth, I think.
2007-10-31 13:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over in England we are always advised to have someone (lawyer) represent us in court.
But if someone is bringing a law suit against you: try to settle the matter before it reaches court, because you will be the better for it, otherwise you could find yourself in serious trouble.
2007-10-31 13:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can represent yourself in court but there is a saying about it. The person that represents himself in court has a fool for a client.
Good Luck
2007-10-31 13:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are allowed to represent yourself in most courts. You have to consider just how wise this is, as you may not be familiar with the laws of another state, which might have enough variance to put you in jeopardy.
2007-10-31 13:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes U can represent yourself in any court.
2007-10-31 13:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by bhappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MAY represent yourself, even though the judge might give you a hard time about it.
Whether you CAN do a competent job of it depends on the degree of your legal training.
2007-10-31 13:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably, but there's an old saying: "He who represents himself in court has a fool for a client."
2007-10-31 13:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by STEVE C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the answer is YES. When the judge calls the case for trial, and the other attorney announces his name and his firm, and whom he represents, you then stand up and say your name and PRO SE. (Pronounced say). All it means is that you represent yourself.
2007-10-31 13:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"one who represents himself in court has a fool for both a lawyer and a client"
2007-10-31 13:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can represent yourself anywhere but why risk it get a public defender.
2007-10-31 13:35:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋