A little preparation can make a big difference.

1. I brought a PEN and NOTEBOOK
2. I neatly dressed in BUSINESS CASUAL
3. I made sure I didn't WEAR A HAT
4. I was ON TIME, in fact I was a little early
5. I made sure to TURN MY PHONE OFF
6. I didn't bring FOOD OR DRINKS into Court
7. I didn't bring ANYTHING ILLEGAL to Court
8. I was SEARCHED as I entered the building

I was RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS to everyone including the Court Clerk 

 

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 What I've learned to expect:

 

The Officers at security usually told me where to go. 

Most of the time I got in line to talk to the Prosecutor or Bailiff.

 

The Prosecutor offered me a plea bargain, but from my research I knew I could do better.
He also said I wouldn't win if I fought my speeding ticket.
I said I appreciated the offer, but no thanks.
   

I took a seat in the courtroom. The Judge called my name and asked me how do I plea.
I said NOT GUILTY, and then she set a date for trial.

 
Instead of going home, I stayed in the Courtroom and learned a lot by watching other Defendants. 

 

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