How Thailand Lawyers will Help You to Become Court Witness

As a witness, you play a key role in a case. Your words have the power to save someone’s life or bring someone to justice. Taking your time to learn how to be a good witness is crucial you can prevent a criminal from roaming free in the streets by being a good witness. Thailand Lawyers will prepare you fully to become a court witness.

Preparing to Testify:

The first step will obviously be noting down the list of events or messages you want to convey. Make a written document so that you can easily memorize it as you might not be allowed to read through a document during a trial. The most important information should obviously be given priority. Review your statement for any kind of errors and discuss it with the attorney if you want any changes in it or if you aren’t satisfied with your current statement. Memorize and practice your testimony. It isn’t that simple in court there is a lot of pressure on you, therefore you can practice it with your attorney to make it convincing. Thailand Lawyers have the best guides for preparing you to testify.

Preparing to Appear in Court:

You need to know how the court environment is. It won’t be like your uncle’s house where you can go Willy dilly. You also need to keep your routine straight; you cannot drink or party if you are going to appear in court in the following week. If you fail to do so you will look unprofessional. You need to dress appropriately, check for the hearing times; yes they can change due to many reasons. Arrive on time and avoid discussing the case with anyone else except your attorney.

Testifying in Court:

You should do your best to maintain eye contact with the jury. This will signify your confidence. If the judge asks you something then speak to him directly and with respect. You also need to pay attention to what is going on around you and make sure to listen completely to the question being asked to you. Your answer should be direct and clear you shouldn’t beat around the bush this increases suspicion. You should speak in a clear well audible manner and you should also mind your language. Our experts at Thailand Lawyers will guide you so that you can give the best output.

Handling Cross Examination:

The whole purpose of cross-examination is to raise doubts about your statement. This is the most delicate matter and must be dealt with great care and precaution. You need to stay calm and control your anger. The other attorney will try to make you say something that will help his/her side of the case. You also need to correct any misinterpretations or mistakes. Even a small misunderstanding is a game changer.

Our highly experienced lawyer and barristers here at Law Office of Garn Tuntasatityanond & Associates will be your ideal guides to being a witness. Your words are a valuable asset and we shall increase their value in the case.