Have you ever wanted to experience the profession of a lawyer in a different way than usual on the server? If so, you'll be thrilled with the latest update – court trials. You can now become a defense attorney, fight for your client, and try to win a courtroom trial. At Los Santos City Hall, you can take on various legal cases, ranging from petit larceny and driving while intoxicated to serious crimes like murder. Your job is to defend your client and convince the jury of their innocence.
Each case has a required lawyer skill level ranging from 0 to 100 points – the more complex the case, the bigger the challenge. You'll need to gather key evidence, question witnesses, and present arguments in court. The goal is to persuade the jury and achieve victory, with the strength of your items being shown in the star icon. You will also have access to expert witnesses, whom you can hire to provide expert opinions and strengthen your defense. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with experience points and game money. If you want to increase your chances of success, we recommend visiting Bolingbroke Penitentiary to interrogate your client and gather as much useful evidence as possible to improve your defense strategy. It can also be helpful to observe other players’ trials and learn from their tactics and gain legal arguments. The key to success is intelligence, strategic thinking, and persuasive argumentation.
Another feature introduced in this update is the ability to post bail for an NPC client, which appears at certain time intervals. To do this, you'll need the Bail Agreement, a document that can be obtained from the law office. Additionally, we are introducing the ability to prosecute other players, further expanding the role of lawyers on the server and adding more depth to court proceedings.
Prepare for exciting legal battles and become the best lawyer in Los Santos!