How do you blow it in court? Ask any attorney and they can tell you it is easy. Here is a short top ten biggest mistakes you can make.
- Thinking that the judge will judge right against wrong. Judges apply the law, usually based upon prior court room decisions. Many times it is best story that wins.
- Not answering questions. It only makes you seem guilty and will usually be used against you later.
- Lying.
- Bring up things unrelated to the case or issues that have been previously decided.
- Pissing off the judge.
- Failing to prepare for court such as forgetting documents or having no copies of documents. Bring originals when possible, but keep a copy. Label all documents or bring labels.
- Not doing subpoenas or other discovery.
- Not doing some research.
- Not taking pictures.
- Losing your cool.
If you are not going to do discovery, you will only hurt yourself. Time is not your friend.
