Courts and Police Stations
Doogue O'Brien Testimonials
"I don't think I could have coped if I lost my trial. The preparation you put in was amazing."
Gary F
"I was proud that we stood up and fought the charges. I would have lost everything if I had been found guilty."
Peter L
"Your compassion during my time of need was outstanding. Many thanks."
Cameron A
"Lots of people kept telling me I should plead guilty except for your firm. You were right."
Lee W
"Everyone was judging me except for you. That support really helped me get through a terrible time."
John A
Character Reference for Court Proceedings
Character Reference for Court Proceedings
1. Be addressed "To the Sentencing Magistrate" or "To the Sentencing Judge" depending on which Court the defendant is going to.
2 . Show that the person making the reference knows what charges the Defendant is pleading guilty to (i.e. I know John Smith is pleading guilty to drink driving).
3 . How long they have known the person.
4 . How they came to meet them.
5 . Their opinion of the defendant's personality.
6 . Any positive things that they can say about their behaviour, activities etc.
7 . Anything else they think is relevant.
It is always useful to get references to the lawyer well before Court as it may alert them to useful information about their client.
Character references can be from husbands, wives, children and/or any one else who has something positive to say.
They serve an important purpose as they can often convey what a person is like to a Court in a way a lawyer can not.
