Is it a good idea to defend myself?

Defending yourself is an option, however, it is not recommended. Usually it is not in your best interest to try to represent yourself. Regardless of your guilt or innocence, seek the assistance of a Mesa criminal defense lawyer to assist you.

One of the main reasons for this is that you may be unfamiliar with the rules of the court. Your requests may be denied if they do not follow court guidelines and this can jeopardize your case greatly. Witnesses may not be able to testify if proper notice isn’t given, or evidence may not be submitted if the rules of evidence are not followed. Mesa justice courts are not as easily navigated as the shows on TV make court out to be.