Applying Skills

I spent two hours helping a fellow detainee prepare for his upcoming hearing. He felt more confident in expressing himself now that he has a better idea of the court proceedings.

Unless someone had training or experience dealing with court proceedings, she or he will be at a disadvantage. Simple things like listening to the questions, pausing to think before answering the questions, asking to repeat the questions, say I don't know or recall when unsure of the facts, taking deep breaths to relax and always telling the truth can make the different in winning or losing a case.

I'm grateful that I'd learned some skills from dealing with the legal system and am able to help others.