Author: David Straughan
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What Are Miranda Rights and What Happens When You Invoke Them?
“Miranda rights” are your right to be informed of your Fifth Amendment rights. Under the Fifth Amendment, you have the right to not incriminate yourself. This is also known as the right to remain silent. You also have the right to have an attorney represent you.
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What Are Your Rights To A Trial in a Criminal Case?
The Bill of Rights outlines a number of rights that everyone has during a criminal trial. These rights help to ensure that people have a fair legal process.
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What Rights Do You Have During an Arrest?
During and after an arrest, you do have rights. These rights are mostly protected by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
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What Are Your Rights During a Preliminary Hearing in a Criminal Case?
A preliminary hearing is similar to a regular criminal trial. The prosecutor presents evidence to a judge. Your attorney can cross-examine that evidence. Both sides can call witnesses. But there are some key differences.
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What Are Your Rights to Use the Legal Library in Prison?
In the United States, many prisons have a legal library. In most cases, you can use the books and other information in this library to help you with any legal matters you may have. But your rights to use the legal library in prison can be a little complicated.
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Can You Own or Have a Gun if You Have a Criminal Record?
Whether or not you can own a gun with a criminal record depends on a number of factors. The type of convictions on your record plays a big role. Your state’s laws are also important. It also matters whether or not your record has been expunged.
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What Happens When You Violate Probation?
There is a very wide range of violations. The punishments for those violations also vary. Overall, what happens when you violate probation depends on several factors.
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How Do You Meet with a Pastor or Chaplain in Prison?
You still have the right to practice your religion in prison. This is true regardless of your religious views. You can also meet with a pastor or chaplain in prison.
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How Can the Prison Rape Elimination Act Impact Your Sentence?
In 2004, Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This act is also known as the PREA. The act aims to address the problem of sexual abuse in U.S. prisons.
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How Do You Request a Pardon or Commutation?
A pardon frees someone from their legal consequences. But how do you request a pardon or clemency?