CRIMINAL
Your
Rights in Criminal Proceedings
You have a Constitutional RIGHT to:
A Criminal Defense Attorney
You have a RIGHT to a criminal defense attorney throughout
criminal proceedings. In felony and serious misdemeanor
cases, the court will appoint an attorney for the defendant
at no charge if they cannot afford to hire one. However,
if you can afford to hire a criminal defense attorney, the
court will not appoint one or, if they do, you may be required
to pay all or part of their fees. To retain a superior criminal
defense attorney, please contact James R. Fox.
A Jury Trial
You have a RIGHT to a speedy, public jury trial. On some
misdemeanor cases, you have a right to a trial with a judge.
At the trial, the defendant is presumed innocent, and cannot
be convicted unless the impartial jurors are convinced of
the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
To Confront and Cross Examine
Witnesses
You have a RIGHT to confront and cross-examine all witnesses
testifying against them. This means the witnesses show up
in court and testify. If witnesses fail to appear, the state
might dismiss your case if requested by your criminal defense
attorney.
Against Self-Incrimination
You have a RIGHT to remain silent and not incriminate yourself.
You also have the right to testify on your own behalf. If
you choose not to testify the court and jury cannot hold
this against you.
To Produce Evidence
You have a RIGHT to present evidence and to have the court
issue a subpoena to bring into court all witnesses and evidence
favorable to them, at no cost to them.
Hire an Experienced Criminal
Defense Attorney
With my Office, my experience is only part of the tools
we use to help you. When investigating your case, my investigators
utilize years of experience combined with state of the art
database and equipment to uncover critical information and
evidence to defend our clients. Some of the techniques commonly
used in criminal defense cases include:
Crime
Scene Investigation
-
Photographs/Videos
- Sketches,
Diagrams and Measurements
- Witness
Interviews
- Follow-Up
and Development of Leads
- Police
Interviews
- Fire/Rescue
Ambulance Interviews
- Victim
Interviews
- Secondary
Forensic Evidence Testing
- Witness/Suspect
Location
- Polygraph
Examinations and Interpretations
- Background
Investigations of Involved Parties
- Confidential
Informants and Sources
Pre-File
Investigation
-
Polygraph Examinations and Interpretations
- Police
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- Psychological
Experts
- Photographs
of Location and Victims
- Locating
Other Wrongly Accused Individuals
- Computer/Internet
Experts
- Confidential
Informants and Sources
- Public
Record Searches
Our investigators use any and all
means to legally obtain the evidence or statements needed
to get the results you deserve!
Fight Your Case Before
It Goes to Court
Pre-File Investigation
1. Prevent the charges from being filed
2. Reduction of charges from felony to a misdemeanor.
3. Explore civil compromise negotiations
4. Reduce the stress on you by explaining the facts and
the law.
5. Protecting your constitutional and civil rights.
Ways to Prevent Charges from Being Filed
Bolster Client's Credibility
1. Conduct a polygraph examination - if you do well, then
share the results with the prosecution
2. Gather reference letters from community leaders, religious
leaders, teachers, friends, etc.
Attack Credibility of the Victim
1. Use other witnesses to question the reputation and truth
of the victim.
2. Unsubstantiated alleg
ations made by the victim.
In my offices, we believe in defending the individual rights
of those accused of a crime. Being arrested or charged can
happen to anyone and you are not alone. We are on your side
and we can help protect you from the government. Schedule
a free consultation with James R. Fox in any of his three
offices.
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