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Your Rights
Under the American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty
The state must prove you guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt"
Every criminal defendant has the right to remain silent and refuse to testify without consequences
Your Rights Before Trial
You have the right to retain an attorney
No attorney will be appointed for you
You have the right to a jury trial
You may waive a jury trial and have a trial before the judge
If you elect to represent yourself, no person other than a licensed attorney can assist you during a trial
Your Rights at Trial
To have notice of the complaint
To inspect the complaint before trial and have it read to you
To hear all testimony introduced against you
To cross examine witnesses who testify against you
To testify on your own behalf or refuse without consequences
To subpoena and call witnesses to testify on your behalf
Your Legal Obligations
The law requires you to make an appearance
Your appearance date is noted on your citation, bond, summons or release papers
You or your attorney may appear:
In person in open court
By mail, postmarked by the appearance date (adults only)
Delivering your plea in person to the court (adults only)
Your first appearance is to determine your plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) or not guilty
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