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Everyone has legal rights, more than just Miranda rights, whether they have be arrested or charged with a crime. The Law Office of Hubert N. Rogers believes that everyone has the right to legal defense, yet some people do not understand their rights. Below is a list of defendants’ rights after they have been arrested.
Right to an Attorney - Defendants have the right to an attorney throughout legal proceedings. The court will appoint an attorney for the defendant at no charge if he/she cannot afford to hire one.
Right to a Jury Trial - Defendants have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial, the defendant is presumed innocent, and cannot be convicted unless 12 impartial jurors have been convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Right to Confront Witnesses - Defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against them
Right Against Self-Incrimination - The defendant has the right to remain silent, to prevent self-incrimination, and the right to testify on their own behalf.
Right to Produce Evidence - The defendant has the right to present evidence and to have the court issue a subpoena to bring into court all witnesses and evidence favorable to them, at no cost to them.