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If you are facing criminal charges it is important to know your rights. At Limmer & Associates, we know your rights and we know how to protect them against a wide range of criminal charges. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout New York.
Below, we have provided some general information that you may find useful as you explore your legal options. For more information about your specific situation, please contact us today online or by telephone at 888-870-8722 to speak with a knowledgeable defense lawyer.
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At Limmer & Associates, we represent clients throughout Nassau County and the New York City metropolitan area in a wide range of criminal defense matters. If you are facing criminal charges or have found out that you are the subject of a criminal investigation, we are here to stand up for your rights.
In a criminal trial, an attorney's courtroom experience can be the difference between a successful result and a conviction. Our criminal lawyers have tried numerous defense cases in state and federal courts and have a proven track record of success winning favorable results for our clients. Additionally, our experience working for the prosecution gives us valuable perspective which helps our clients.
Constitutional Protections for the Criminal Defendant
The United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments define the scope of governmental power and reserve certain individual rights to the people. The first 10 amendments, also called the Bill of Rights, contain basic, fundamental rights of individuals on which the government may not impinge. Many of these constitutional rights provide protection to criminal defendants in the criminal justice system. The Fourteenth Amendment extends substantive due process rights beyond just the federal system to criminal defendants in state courts, where the vast majority of criminal trials occur.
The basic constitutional rights of the criminal defendant permeate every aspect of the criminal justice process. If you have been accused of a crime, whether federal, state or local, a seasoned criminal defense attorney from Limmer & Associates, PLLC in Mineola, New York, can explain these rights to you and help you to fight for them at every step of the way.
Fundamental Rights
Here are the main federal constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants in the United States to promote fair trials. Remember that these rights have been refined and interpreted by the courts and an attorney can advise you about their role in and application to your particular case.
- The right to due process of law
- The right to equal protection under the law
- The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
- The right against self-incrimination or being forced to testify against oneself
- The right against double jeopardy or being tried more than once for the same offense
- The right to legal counsel
- The right to a speedy, public trial
- The right to an impartial jury trial
- The right to confront witnesses against you
- The right to call supporting witnesses
- The right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment
- The prohibition against ex post facto laws or laws that retroactively criminalize certain acts or increase criminal sanctions
- The right to be free from excessive fines or excessive bail
- The right to clear notice of criminal charges
- The right to a grand jury in federal felony proceedings
Conclusion
Our criminal justice system is designed through constitutional protections to provide a criminal defendant with a fair trial. If you face any phase of the process, consult an experienced attorney like one from Limmer & Associates, PLLC in Mineola, New York, as early as possible to enlist an important ally in your quest to protect your legal and constitutional rights.
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