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When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), the accused should always be pleasant and polite. There are times when the accused needs to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. The accused should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors. | When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), the accused should always be pleasant and polite. There are times when the accused needs to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. The accused should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors. | ||
=== | === 2. Courtroom Demeanor & Etiquette === | ||
* Be well-groomed and well-dressed | * Be well-groomed and well-dressed | ||
* Always be polite to everyone in the courtroom | * Always be polite to everyone in the courtroom | ||
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* Address all remarks to Crown Counsel through the judge; and | * Address all remarks to Crown Counsel through the judge; and | ||
* Do not quarrel with Crown Counsel, witnesses or the Court. | * Do not quarrel with Crown Counsel, witnesses or the Court. | ||
* Slow down. The judge will likely be taking notes. One should speak and writing speed and should not be afraid of gaps. He or she should not try to fill in the pauses with filler words such as “like” and “um.” | * '''Slow down.''' The judge will likely be taking notes. One should speak and writing speed and should not be afraid of gaps. He or she should not try to fill in the pauses with filler words such as “like” and “um.” | ||
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