If you watch popular legal dramas, you might think that your “Miranda Rights” mean that you should not talk to police without a lawyer present, but there is much more to them. The following are your Miranda rights: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you… Read More
Fifth Amendment/Due Process Rights
Betterman v. Montana and Your Sixth Amendment Rights
Your Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial is among the most important protections that you have if you have been charged with a crime. The right to a speedy trial not only prevents the government from dragging its feet after charging you with a crime, but also eliminates the possibility of them charging you… Read More