Criminal Process from Arraignment to Pre Trial
crime of infringing on the suspects right to speedy trial according to the 6th Amendment. The defendant is told formally, in advance, of the day of their arrangement and the charges they are to face. The court safeguards the defendant's rights. Some of such rights include the right to remain silent, the right to a jury trial, a right that prevents them from being prosecuted twice (also called right against double jeopardy) for the same one offence, right to counsel. Most defense attorneys advise defendants to plead not guilty to allow them to enter full trial. In the event that the defendant pleads… Continue Reading...
