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I have DUI Court Monday. It is a first DUI offense and no priors. I was wondering if wearing church clothes would make even the very slightest bit of difference in court, just curious.
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What you wear in court really doesn't matter as long as you look presentable. In other words, no shorts, tank tops, cut-off jeans, etc. Good luck.
Answered on Oct 16th, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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Neat, clean, business/church attire to maximize decency quotient.
Answered on Oct 16th, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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It usually does not matter. Most courts do not allow shorts or for women, tank tops or similar clothes.
Answered on Oct 16th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
Nope. Actually I would recommended that you show up in civilian clothes.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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I don't know that dressing in church clothes will necessarily help you, but I would say that it would potentially help more than it would hurt. I always recommend people to dress up for court, at least business casual if possible (ie. no t-shirts, no shorts). If you are in trial where there is a Jury involved, then what you wear could have a pretty big effect on a jury. (in arraignment and pretrial court dates, there is no jury involved). You should check with your attorney on dress code questions. And I highly recommend that you have an attorney represent you and defend you in your case.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2012 at 3:16 PM