In a trial in which I won't be taking the stand; Will I appear innocent with or without a beard & mustache?

I have to admit, I find it a little bit disconcerting that in all of that, your biggest worry is whether or not you should appear with facial hair.

However, to answer the question... in western culture, anything that conceals facial features distracts from your honesty. A beard or mustache, dark glasses, long hair draped over the face, etc. are all subconciously considered as means of hiding, which tends to make the subject less trustworthy.

The bottom line though, if you're getting a fair and just trial, what you look like shouldn't enter into it at all. I would be much more concerned about what your lawyer is planning on presenting and what the prosecution is planning on presenting.

You will look most believable clean shaven. A beards or mustache is seen as a mask or a disguise and people will subconsciously believe that you are hiding something. Keep yourself clean and neat throughout the trial.

Just off hand...clean shaven people always look innocent or at least perceived as innocent by others. Also dress well. Good luck with all the things.

Be neat, presentable and trimmed. If you shave it off, the jury may feel you have something to hide.

wow, i don't think all that info was necessary but i'd say go without the facial hair. all of it.

I would go cleanshaven.