2. Having a lawyer
I will have a lawyer at court who will be on my side and will stand up for me.
You have the right to free legal advice, from someone who puts your best interests first.
Your lawyer works for you, not anyone else in the courtroom.
They will listen to you and take you seriously. They will be honest with you and will make sure you understand what’s happening.
You will be able to speak to your lawyer before, during and after court. The court staff should find you somewhere you can speak in private.
If you do not have a lawyer and you want one, there will be a duty lawyer at court who can support you in court.
When you’re in the court room, you should usually be seated close to your lawyer so you can speak with them if you need to.
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