Criminal Law and Criminal Defense Guide

If you have ever been arrested or have been on the wrong side of the law, then you may not know what your rights are regarding Criminal Law and Criminal Defense.

If you watch crime drama you no doubt have heard the famous reading of the rights. However, you have others that may not be mentioned in your average police drama. The purpose of this article is to teach you what your rights are in regards to criminal law and criminal defense.

We have all heard this famous line, you have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford an attorney one will be provided for you. This is true, everyone has the right to an attorney you also have the right to an attorney throughout the entire legal process. You will be provided legal council at no cost to you in you are unable to provide your own lawyer but at the end of the proceedings you may be asked to pay all or some of the costs if you circum stances chance.

Criminal Law and Criminal Defense states that you also have the right to a jury trial. You are entitled to a speedy and fair trial; everyone brought into court is innocent until proven guilty. You also cannot be convicted unless a jury of 12 unanimously agrees that based on the evidence you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt Criminal Law and Criminal Defense states that you have the right to confront witnesses: You (usually your attorney) have the right to question, depose and cross examine any witnesses testifying against you.

Criminal Law and Criminal defense also states that you have a right against self incrimination. You have the right to remain silent during and after arrest and don't have to say anything without an attorney present. You can decline to answer any questions that will incriminate you and have the right to take the stand in your own defense.

Finally, Criminal Law and Criminal Defense states that you have the right to produce evidence on you behalf. This means you have the right to subpoena witnesses to bring forward any and all evidence favorable to you.

These are some of the most basic rights under criminal law and criminal defense. Hopefully you will never have the need to use this knowledge but you never know. In legal matters, knowing what you are entitled to can go a long way.

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