traffic court dui
When represented by an attorney in court and a judge directs a question to me; can i be charged with comtempt for not answering when i insist my attorney speak for me?
Asked on 11/16/08, 5:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith
James E. Smith Ltd.
Re: traffic court dui
Unless there is a language issue the Judge can insist that you personally answer the question. You can take the 5th but you cannot insist that your attorney answer for you.
Answered on 11/16/08, 5:59 pm