A little education can do a great deal of harm….especially in criminal courts. Many low-income defendants, after watching a full season of Law and Order, feel that they are equiped to competently defend themselves in criminal court against an experienced prosecutor. Don’t get me wrong, I love Law and Order and all of the other courtroom shows. However, expecting a show about doctors to make you competent to perform a surgery is ludicrous. Expecting well-meaning friends and a television series to educate and train you on how to deal with your own case is equally ridiculous. Even if you are “limited means” contact a lawyer anyway. One may feel bad enough for you to give you a discount and represent you virtually pro-bono.
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Representing Yourself in Criminal Court
