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It's certainly a part of it. The judge is not stupid. They will take that into consideration but, they will also decide based on your conduct, past criminal history if any, and the validity of the complaint.
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Definitely, even though it should have no bearing whatsoever, on the outcome of a case being adjudicated. The problem is that if the accused is "ugly" or of a race that a juror doesn't like, the juror is more inclined to find the defendant guilty of the charges against him/her, rather than if the person being prosecuted is nice looking, cleancut and personable. Studies have shown that to be the case, which is why some courts prohibit defendants from being brought into a courtroom in shackles, as seeing the accused in handcuffs and chains may serve to "convince" a juror (prior to any testimony or evidence being presented) that someone is "guilty as charged." That's why you will sometimes see an accused male in a courtroom, dressed in a suit and tie, when normally he probably wouldn't ever wear one outside of the courthouse. That's the defense attorney's idea, to make the defendant look as innocent as possible. +5
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I certainly reckon the NON-appearance of a suspect in court,when he should be there,would affect the way the court deals with him.
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this has nothing to do with real estate.
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You can BET on it! And don't think you'll EVER fool a judge trying to "dress" like someone you're NOT!
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Yep. +5
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Sure. As anywhere else, pretty and handsome are a little less harshly treated.
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yes always
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Absolutely. First impressions mean everything, especially in court. If you are arrested for moonshining, appearing in court in overalls and a redneck attitude will land you in jail instantly.
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not really coz end of the day the evidence against a suspect is still more solid that his/her looks!!
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Most definitely. Your apperance affects how people view you anywhere you go. Try going to an upscale store wearing your "casual, knockaround" clothes, then go back a few days later dressed to the nines. Two totally different reactions on the part of store personnel.
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Well I don't know whether or not this is relevant to the question but I suppose you could call it a hypothetical answer. I just finished watching a TV crime drama this morning and the man that was being put on trial was a drunk. When he was long haired and dirty I thought he looked guilty but when they'd cut his hair and given him a shave for the trial some reason my interpretation of the character changed.
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Sure it can. You don't take a female defendant into court dressed like a whore -- especially in conservative counties.
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Where I live the people being brought from the jail to the court house have to put on their street clothes. The Judges don't want to view them in their orange jump suits because they are being judged on their appearance! I believe this was a good call because everyone should respectfully get a fair trial.
Azlotto 
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