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It has been often said that a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.
by dotancohen 8mo ago
It has been often said that a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.
- gzread 8mo agoAnd a lawyer.
- qingcharles 8mo agoJudges often roll this line out, but in criminal court I've seen some defendants get epic deals by going without a lawyer [0] since absolutely nobody in the justice system wants to deal with the guy who has no idea what he's doing and is going to make the most bizarre arguments about being a sovereign citizen. So they give them a really low offer and get them on their way as quickly as possible. [0] I don't like to say "represent yourself." I once angered a judge by pointing out that you can't "represent yourself, you are yourself."
- wfurney 8mo agoInteresting point that I haven't thought about before, thanks for sharing.
- shmeeed 8mo agoI find it interesting as well. I'm also 100% sure it's absolutely terrible legal advice.
- otterley 8mo ago> So they give them a really low offer and get them on their way as quickly as possible. With a guilty plea. They don’t walk away without a conviction.
- qingcharles 8mo agoOf course, but it's sometimes a better deal for the defendant than if they had spent their money on private counsel.
- trinsic2 8mo agoThere's lots of wiggle room if you know how to start with the proper standing. The problem, from my perspective is: if you are trying to get away with wrong doing, or if you are legitimately being harmed by the law as it's being applied. If you are asking questions or making statements. Everything the court says is a legal determination, everything you say can be used against you,. Im sure a lot has changed no with much criminality in the justice system and government.