I intend representing myself against the police in a Magistrates court in England (I am not elegible for Legal aid, but cannot afford a solicitor privately)
http://www.andrewgray.uklinux.net/legalsupport/procedures56.html
2007-11-23 07:58:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it's a person that supports an unrepresented friend in litigation, I saw this happen once on a case and the friend didn't add anything and the party to the proceedings ended up getting a solicitor
I'm sorry you can't afford a solicitor, means testing in the magistrates court has meant a lot of vulnerable people risk being unrepresented. It's ridiculous that the cut-off point is 12k to be financially eligible.
Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau
2007-11-23 08:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is highly unusual for a McKenzie friend to be allowed to assist you in a criminal case, but you can try applying to the court. The McKenzie friend is not allowed to address the court, but can sit beside you and nudge you if he has a good idea when it comes to questioning witnesses or if you are getting yourself into a bit of a twist. As a matter of fact, the clerk of the court is supposed to assist unrepresented defendants to a certain extent by steering the questions in the right direction. Please note that the cases mentioned in this article were both civil cases and you are appearing in a criminal matter. The court may well be unwilling to allow your McKenzie friend to help you.
2007-11-23 08:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take out a loan get a solicitor.
2007-11-23 08:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Player 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard of this,,, but could you have a Duty solicitor give you advice before you take the stand..i seem to remember they were available( free advice) in every court of law, good luck.
2007-11-23 08:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by 101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought this was generally used for the parent representing a child or minor.
2007-11-23 08:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i represented my wife in magistrate court they wanted to ban her from driving after accident, she had international license, i argued that had she had uk license she would not be looking at ban, they agreed and put points on future uk licence and £60 fine result, i am not trained in law but common sense does sometimes prevail.
2007-11-23 08:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by JOHN P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly legal
2007-11-23 08:04:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like McKenzies friend is your only bet for legel help.
2007-11-23 08:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky Man 2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thought everyone was allowed legal aid apart from people with money so why are you exempt??
2007-11-23 08:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by happy chappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋