Proper Court Attire
If you have been charged with an alcohol-related offense, you may be required to appear in court. While having an experienced legal team defend you is certainly the most important thing you can do for yourself in such a situation, there are steps you can take that will help the way you are perceived in court. Whether we like to admit it or not, people make conscious and subconscious judgments about others based on appearance. It is important that you are aware of this while preparing for court.
What to Wear
To whatever extent possible, you should try to appear professional and put together in court. The following tips may help you present yourself as a defendant who is taking the court proceedings seriously:
- Dress modestly. Do not wear tight or low-cut outfits.
- If you have professional business attire, wear this. If not, you may want to request that a friend, family member, or someone you trust can lend you something modest and professional to wear.
- Avoid anything that is wrinkled, stained, or dirty. It is not essential that clothes be expensive or recently purchased, but they should be professional, well-cared-for, and have a good fit.
- Avoid overdressing. A court appearance is not a black tie affair, and overdressing could be as potentially damaging as failing to exercise proper hygiene.
Also try to keep the rest of your appearance pulled together and professional. Your hair styling should be simple but should demonstrate good hygiene. Try to be well-rested and to pay attention in court, and avoid overt displays of emotion.
Contact Us
It can be frightening to face charges in court. For dedicated legal defenders who can help to give you some peace of mind, contact the San Antonio DWI defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett at 210-587-6464.
