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What are My Miranda Rights?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 17, 2017
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criminal defense attorney, Fifth Amendment/Due Process Rights, Miranda Rights

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 […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 23, 2016
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Fifth Amendment/Due Process Rights, Right To A Speedy Trial

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 […]

What are My Miranda Rights?

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