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What Are Your Constitutional Rights As A Criminal Defendant?

Have you been charged with a DUI, traffic violation, felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal action in Spokane? You need to know that you have rights. An experienced Spokane criminal defense attorney Matthew T Russell at Russell & Hill, PLLC has been able to help hundreds of Spokane residents face and resolve criminal charges. He will build a criminal defense strategy on your behalf.<br>

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What Are Your Constitutional Rights As A Criminal Defendant?

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  1. What Are Your What Are Your Constitutional Rights As Constitutional Rights As A Criminal Defendant? A Criminal Defendant?

  2. The rights of those who have been charged with crimes find their bases in the US constitution and in the constitution of the state of Washington. If you are faced with criminal charges in the Spokane area, or you have already been charged with committing a crime, it is critical that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately after the incident.

  3. Form Of Criminal Charge In The Spokane Form Of Criminal Charge In The Spokane 01 01 02 02 03 03 04 04 DUI Misdemeanors Traffic violations Sex offenses and prostitution 05 05 06 06 07 07 08 08 Firearm-related offenses Child pornography Robbery, theft and burglary Computer-related charges

  4. If you or somebody you care about charged with a crime in Spokane, Washington, you need to know that you have rights.

  5. Your Rights As A Defendant After A Your Rights As A Defendant After A Criminal Charge Criminal Charge 01 01 The Right To Representation The Right To Representation As soon as you are arrested, you should be informed of your right to have an attorney present. If someone is charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney, they have the right to legal assistance from a public defender.

  6. 02 02 The Right To A Speedy Trial The Right To A Speedy Trial A criminal defendant has the right to a speedy public trial, though the constitution does not specify a time limit. Judges will decide on a case-by-case basis what constitutes a speedy trial. Many jurisdictions have outlined what constitutes a speedy trial, dependent on the charges a person is facing.

  7. 03 03 The Right To A Reasonable Bail The Right To A Reasonable Bail In most cases, a person charged with a crime will have the right to a reasonable bail that they can pay in order to get out of jail while they await their case. Bail is supposed to be set at a reasonable amount, though this is largely discretionary. Some jurisdictions across the country have begun eliminating bail requirements.

  8. 04 04 The Right To A Public Jury Trial The Right To A Public Jury Trial Defendants also have the right to have a trial by jury and that the trial takes place in a public forum. The jury is supposed to consist of members made up of the defendant’s peers.

  9. 05 05 The Right To Confront Witnesses The Right To Confront Witnesses Criminal defendants have the right to confront their accuser and any witnesses to the case. This includes giving the defendant the ability to counter any testimony presented against them.

  10. 06 06 The Right Against Cruel And Unusual The Right Against Cruel And Unusual Punishment Punishment Every criminal defendant, and those who have been convicted of crimes, have the right not to be subjected to cruel or unusual punishment. Everybody who is incarcerated, whether pre-trial or post-conviction, must be afforded basic human rights.

  11. Hire An Attorney Hire An Attorney At Russell & Hill, PLLC, an experienced Spokane criminal defense attorney Matthew T Russell has settled thousands of criminal offense cases. He builds a defense strategy by analyzing police reports, witness statements, and all physical evidence.

  12. Contact Details Contact Details 1212 North Washington St, Suite 132, Spokane, WA 99201 Address Phone 509-204-9701 https://www.russellandhill. com/contact/ Website

  13. Thank Thank You. You.

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