Understanding Your Sixth Amendment Rights

Many people understand what it means to invoke their Fifth Amendment rights, but not as many people are familiar with the rights they have under the Sixth Amendment. The Sixth Amendment specifies a citizen’s rights during a criminal trial. It includes many rights that many people take for granted and sometimes even forsake. Sixth Amendment rights are often underappreciated, but without them injustice would run rampant.

If you are being accused of a criminal offense, Austin criminal defense lawyer Ian Inglis can help to ensure that your legal rights and interests are vigorously protected. The Sixth Amendment gives you the right to seek legal counsel. Contact Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950 at any time to learn more about how he can help you.

The Sixth Amendment

The Sixth Amendment gives numerous rights to defendants in criminal proceedings. These rights are in place to help ensure the defendant’s safety from being found unjustly guilty. The Sixth Amendment grants the defendant the rights to:

• A speedy trial
• An impartial jury of at least six individuals
• Information on the nature and reason of the accusation
• Counsel for defense
• The ability to cross-examine witnesses against him or her

Breaches of a defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights are grounds for mistrial and, in some cases, may warrant the outright dismissal of a case. A skilled and experienced attorney can help you to determine whether your rights may have been violated.

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If you are being accused of a criminal offense, Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis can help in this difficult time. You have the right choose an attorney, and it is important that you exercise your rights when you are being tried. Contact Ian Inglis by calling 512-472-1950 today.