The Sixth Amendment & Your Rights
The Sixth Amendment is a very important amendment that ensures you the right to have a criminal defense lawyer during all criminal proceedings. This right is so important that there is an additional right associated with it to ensure that people who cannot afford an attorney are given one. This is called having a criminal defense lawyer “appointed” to you, and the government pays for this lawyer. According to the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to a criminal defense lawyer during the following times-
- Interrogation and questioning
- Trial
- Sentencing
The Sixth Amendment also guarantees many of your other rights. These include-
- Trial by jury
- The opportunity to testify in a trial
- The opportunity to refuse to testify
- The opportunity to call witnesses
- The opportunity to hear all evidence presented against you
- The right to a speedy trial
Although we may sometimes take these rights for granted, they can easily be violated. If you are facing a criminal charge, it is important to consult with your criminal defense lawyer to make sure your Sixth Amendment Rights have not been violated.
Call Kyle today at 770-744-5250 for a free consultation if you believe your rights have been violated
