Right to an Attorney.
Every defendant has the right to have an attorney present during every step of the legal process. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint you one. At the end of the court process, the court may require you to pay all or part of the cost for the attorney
Right to a Jury Trial.
Defendants have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial the defendant is presumed innocent and cannot be convicted unless 12 impartial jurors are convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Right to Confront Witnesses.
Defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against them.
Right Against Self-Incrimination.
The defendant has the right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves and the right to testify on their own behalf.
Right to Produce Evidence.
The defendant has the right to present evidence and to have the court issue a subpoena to bring into court all witnesses and evidence favorable to them, at no cost to them.