So you've prepared for the case to the best of your ability and you are nervously awaiting the date of your trial. Do you know what to expect? In general district court it can get pretty chaotic and intimidating. Do you know how to address the judge? Do you know what evidence you are allowed to present and when you present it? How do you know when it's your turn to talk and when it's the prosecutor's time to talk?
An attorney is trained and knows all of these things. Not only do you have better preparation having prepared with an attorney, the process will go much smoother having someone by your side to explain not only the law, but the process.
Your attorney knows the evidentiary rules and how to present evidence to a judge. Aside from the actual trial, your attorney knows how to negotiate a plea with the prosecutor, if that the is best route to take, and what is an acceptable plea to take.
Just as importantly, after your trial, your attorney can interpret and explain to you the consequences of the result. For example, your attorney can give you more details about what it means to be ordered to do community service or your requirements for probation. This is key in ensuring you do not get in more trouble in the future.
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