Can attorneys represent family?
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Can attorneys represent family?
Lawyers are allowed to represent their family members. The ability to provide dispassionate counsel may be impaired when a lawyer is emotionally involved in a case. That is why a lawyer should always think long and hard before accepting any case that involves a family member.
Can someone else show up to court for you?
In criminal cases heard in NSW, the law is that an accused person can be represented either by themselves, by their lawyer, or by anyone else who the court permits to represent them. It is rare for a court to permit someone else to represent you and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
Can my attorney represent me in court?
If you are a perpetrator of a misdemeanor, your attorney is allowed to appear in court for you. But, if your charge is brought for a felony you must take part in all stages including arraignment, plea, preliminary hearing, parts of a trial, and sentencing at the court with your attorney.
