Minnesota Constitutional Law Lawyers

What are my rights when charged with a crime?
You have the right to enter a plea of not guilty and have a trial either to the court or to a jury. You have a right to be represented by your attorney throughout the trial and at all proceedings … more

Constitutional Due Process for Enemy Combatants under the Military Commissions Act of 2006
The Constitution protects against unjustified detentions by the federal government through the rights of 'habeas corpus' and 'due process.' However, a federal law passed in 2006 strips the right of habeas corpus, and essentially strips the right of due process, for detainees determined to be foreign enemy combatants held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The law is the Military Commissions … more
Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more

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