Your Rights as a Criminal Defendant

• Right to remain silent.
  You are not required to say anything to police or investigators until your attorney is present.

• Right to an attorney.
  You have a constitutional right to an attorney to defend you in a criminal proceeding.

• Right to a speedy trial.
  If you are charged with a crime with the possibility of carrying a six-month or longer jail term, you have the right to a speedy trial and a jury trial.

• Right to confront witnesses.
  You have the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses in your trial.

• Right against self-incrimination.
  You have the right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself.

• Right to produce evidence.
You have the right to present evidence favorable to your defense and to have the court subpoena witnesses.

• If you are found guilty after a trial, you are entitled to an appeals process.