The Unrepresented Defendant

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31 May

From the police investigation right through to sentence in Court.

All you need to know if you choose to represent yourself*

There can be wide ranging and dire consequences if you are charged by the police and have to go to Court. It is always advisable to have qualified and experienced representation.

Disclaimer

* This is an informative handbook only and is by no means designed to be a substitute for legal advice from a qualified practitioner. The legal system is very complex and not all of the variables are or can be outlined in this paper. The purpose of this material is to give the reader a general overview only of the judicial system. If you have any specific questions/ queries/ concerns, you should seek your own independent legal advice. If you are charged by the police and have to go to Court, this could have wide ramifications. It is always advisable to have qualified and experienced legal representation if you have any Court matter. The information is correct and up to date as at the time of the writing of this book (March 2024).

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