- Make sure you understand what you are being asked. It has nothing to do with intelligence. I talk fast, so the question can come out jumbled or sound weird. It is ok to say, “ I don’t understand that question. Can you ask it another way?
- You are supposed to be nervous in a courtroom. It is ok to feel sick or have a nervous sweat. Just focus on something in the courtroom.
- The Judge needs to be able to hear you. If you are a soft talker, please speak up. The microphones in the courtroom are for recording only.
- If the question is a yes or no question. Please answer yes or no. Your attorney can help you clarify the question.
- Don’t react positively or negatively. This includes your body language. The Judge is watching everything from the bench.
- If you are winning, stop taking and wait to celebrate when you leave the courthouse.
