Preparing for a Court Hearing

अदालत सुनुवाइको तयारी

Legal

Context: A person visits a legal aid lawyer to prepare for their upcoming local court hearing.

Lawyer

English

Your hearing is next Wednesday at Burwood Local Court. Let's go over what will happen on the day.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

मलाई अलि डर लागिरहेको छ। मैले पहिले कहिल्यै अदालतमा गएको छैन।

Lawyer

English

That's understandable. When you arrive, you'll go through security, then check in at the registry. I'll meet you in the foyer at nine o'clock.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

म के लगाउनुपर्छ? र के बोल्नुपर्छ?

Lawyer

English

Wear neat, clean clothes — no hats or sunglasses inside. Address the magistrate as 'Your Honour'. I'll do most of the talking on your behalf.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

दुभाषियाको व्यवस्था भएको छ?

Lawyer

English

Yes, I've requested a Nepali interpreter through the court. They'll translate everything the magistrate says and help you understand the proceedings.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

सुनुवाइ कति बेर लाग्छ?

Lawyer

English

Your matter should take about twenty to thirty minutes once it's called. But there may be a wait time, so be prepared to stay for a couple of hours.

ग्राहक

नेपाली

सुनुवाइमा के नतिजा आउन सक्छ?

Lawyer

English

Based on your case, the best outcome would be a Section 10 dismissal, meaning no conviction is recorded. I'll present your character references and argue for leniency.

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