What Happens If I Am Arrested?
After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow. Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the …
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What Are The Miranda Rights?
Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you …
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Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination. In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of …
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Initial Consultation With a Criminal Defense Attorney or a Public Defender
A good attorney can often influence the outcome of a legal dispute. However, the skills and expertise of your attorney are, arguably, never more important than they are if you are a criminal defendant. It can be frightening and overwhelming to be arrested for a crime. You may be facing incarceration, a significant fine or both. Therefore, you want to make sure that you find …
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Avoiding a Criminal Record
A criminal record can have a lifelong impact on a person that continues long after a sentence has been served. A criminal sentence can cause you to miss time with your family and forever change your closest relationships and in some cases, having a criminal record can affect your ability to obtain future employment, for example. Thus, many people who have been arrested seek to avoid …
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Defendant's Waiver of Indictment
This form is used by a criminal defendant to waive his or her right to prosecution "by indictment" and to give consent to be prosecuted "by …