Common questions (FAQ)

The most primary questions are those when you are accused of something. This section of our site is primarily about general legal questions you may have.

Rights of the Accused:

When you are accused of a crime, you have certain rights under the United States and California Constitution:

• You have the right to remain silent.
• You have the right to an attorney  
• notice of accusations (to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation)
• protection from excessive bail and fines, and from cruel and unusual punishment
• You have a right (in most cases) to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury of your peers.
• You have a right of due process
• You do not have to testify against yourself.
• You have a right to confront and cross examine witnesses against you.
• You have a protection from double jeopardy

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Additional resources:

US Constitution: http://www.usconstitution.net/const.pdf
California Constitution: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/const-toc.html