{"id":1203,"date":"2019-03-08T17:53:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T17:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2019-03-11T22:12:14","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T22:12:14","slug":"which-constitutional-rights-can-be-waived-in-a-criminal-sentencing-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/which-constitutional-rights-can-be-waived-in-a-criminal-sentencing-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Constitutional Rights Can Be Waived in a Criminal Sentencing Hearing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are awaiting criminal sentencing, it is wise to\neducate yourself on the criminal justice process in order to know what to\nexpect on this impending journey. Although your publically or privately-appointed\ncriminal attorney will take on the majority of the legal load in building your\ndefense, it helps to do your part by being well-informed and prepared to make\nthe best legal decisions for yourself. One of the most important area of law to\nunderstand are your Constitutional rights, especially during your sentencing\nhearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn which Constitutional rights can be\nwaived at your upcoming criminal sentencing hearing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prior to pleading guilty, or not guilty, at your sentencing\nhearing, a judge must ensure that you fully understand certain Constitutional\nrights. You must know these rights so that you can make the best decision for\nyourself in terms of pleading guilty; because once you plead guilty, you\nforever waive these rights and cannot go back and undo your decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the typical Constitutional rights you will be\nexpected to understand prior to pleading guilty at your criminal sentencing\nhearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to a public and speedy trial by jury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to a speedy trial by jury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to not testify against yourself, or the right against self. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to see, hear, face, and cross\u2013examine witnesses against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to compel people through subpoena power of the court to testify on your behalf at no expense to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right for the state to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and be presumed innocent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to have an attorney appointed to you at no expense to you if you qualify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2696 The right to appeal your sentence if convicted by the court, including challenging the sentence imposed by the court on any open term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Trusted Legal Counsel<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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To best protect your rights and preserve your freedoms, you must have a seasoned and aggressive Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer<\/a> on your side, building you an impactful and strong case so that you can avoid the maximum penalties for your criminal charges. Call the Law Office of David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation with a licensed Indiana criminal defense lawyer you can trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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