Right to Present a Defense

What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During Trial?

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Several Fifth Amendment rights apply during trial, including the right to remain silent and the double-jeopardy protections.

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A defense of alibi protects a person who is misjudged as a criminal, when in fact they were present somewhere else when the crime took place.

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You have the constitutional right to present a defense in a criminal case, and your attorney should be able to access an expert to help.