CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

The United States Constitution affords any individual charged with committing a criminal offense certain guaranteed rights to ensure that he/she has a proper defense. The most important one of these rights is the right to have a lawyer represent you. The right to legal representation is guaranteed whether you can afford it or not. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint a lawyer to represent you. The following is a list of your rights:

1. Right to counsel (lawyer)
2. Right to effective assistance of counsel
3. Right to confront and cross-examine any witness that testifies against you in court.
4. Right to remain silent
5. Right to testify in your own defense
6. Right to a speedy trial
7. Right to use the subpoena powers of the court to compel witnesses to testify
8. Right to a jury trial (except in juvenile criminal defense)
9. Right to an impartial jury
10. Right to produce evidence in your defense

The most effective way to exercise these rights is to call an experienced California criminal defense attorney. If you or a loved one has been charged or accused of committing a criminal offense, contact The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman to ensure that your rights are protected and properly asserted in your defense. The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman have successfully defended numerous clients charged with criminal wrongdoing in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties and are committed to defending your legal rights and providing honest and competent representation with a focus on achieving the best result for you.