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Maybe somebody can explain this: If a person is charged with a crime like a misdemeanor or traffic offense and they wish to have a trial and represent themselves in court, how do they testify? Do they ask themselves a question and answer it? Would they have to jump in and out of the witness seat for each question?
Maybe somebody can explain this: If a person is charged with a crime like a misdemeanor or traffic offense and they wish to have a trial and represent themselves in court, how do they testify? Do they ask themselves a question and answer it? Would they have to jump in and out of the witness seat for each question?
You would simply give your version of events on the stand......
It's not like it will be some big murder trial that last's for days and weeks with lawyers objecting and moving to strike and this and that, likely will fill your afternoon and thats about it.
Last edited by WhipperSnapper 88; 11-10-2011 at 03:04 PM..
And it's a horrible idea to do that. You wouldn't have an attorney to advise you to keep your trap shut. Anything you bring out on the stand, you can be cross-examined on. On the bright side, you get more leeway than an attorney would when cross-examining the other side's witnesses.
And it's a horrible idea to do that. You wouldn't have an attorney to advise you to keep your trap shut. Anything you bring out on the stand, you can be cross-examined on. On the bright side, you get more leeway than an attorney would when cross-examining the other side's witnesses.
It's a traffic offense he's speaking of, I doubt there will be all that.
Trying to fight a traffic citation is such a waste of time. They're just going to slap you with the maximum penalty and court costs. Unless you have serious evidence or a verifiable story (e.g. the traffic signal wasn't working) your only hope is that the cop doesn't show up. Good luck with that.
Maybe somebody can explain this: If a person is charged with a crime like a misdemeanor or traffic offense and they wish to have a trial and represent themselves in court, how do they testify? Do they ask themselves a question and answer it? Would they have to jump in and out of the witness seat for each question?
Traffic Court really doesn't involve a jury. You can pretty much just speak to the judge when it is your time to do so. If the judge feels the case is such that it would need a separate trial....then he/she will advise you at that time. IF a court trial is needed, you can get a court appointed attorney at no cost or hire your own traffic lawyer or do it yourself. The only problem with doing is yourself is if you miss one step on proper filing or other procedures....it can mess up your case. So, tread carefully.
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