Sometimes when people find themselves having a bit of legal trouble, it can feel overwhelming and stressful dealing with the potential threat of jail time or an expensive fine (depending on the crime that was committed or the legal situation at hand). For those who are required to appear in court in front of a judge, having character reference letters from credible sources and professionals can
. help to alleviate a sentence or to sway a judge's opinion of the person being charged altogether. Getting a character letter for court is possible from doctors, those involved in law enforcement, teachers and other public service representatives that know or have a relationship with the person appearing in court. Although there are books on how to go about preparing for a court date, finding out various techniques for writing a character letter and what to include as well as what not to include is possible without charge by using free websites. One website with information on writing character reference letters for court is the Armstrong Legal site (http://www.armstronglegal.com.au/web/page/cl_character_reference). Located on the Armstrong Legal website is various do's and don'ts necessary when giving a character letter to a judge or to help with one's own reputation and credibility in front of a jury. The most important aspect of a character letter is to highlight the person in question's character in a positive tone while avoiding speaking about the possible penalty of the crime at all times. Armstrong Legal's website also features free example character letters to reference before having one written. Another option for finding information and examples of character reference letters is Character Reference Letters (http://www.characterreferenceletters.com/character_reference_letter_for_court.php). Character Reference Letters features a basic letter of reference that includes a simple outline for highlighting someone's traits and character in general. Additionally, Character Reference Letters' website also allows users to download the letter in a ".doc" file to edit before printing and using it in court. More Reference Links: http://www.armstronglegal.com.au/web/page/cl_character_reference http://www.characterreferenceletters.com/character_reference_letter_for_court.php
