sixth ammendment rights
My brother was arrested for a misdemeanor and two weeks prior to trial the public defender told him there are 4 felony charges. Isn't this a violation of his rights to know what he is charged with prior to arraignment? He asked his public defender this question and he didnt really give a reply.
Re: sixth ammendment rights
Yes, and perhaps this is due to a variety of reasons rangig potentially from lack of attention or incompetence... or a multitude of other reasons.. however, usually, chages are read aloud in court on all matters...
generally, if facing four felony charges i would suggest hiring your own attorney, if this is something that is important to you... the potential exists here for serious leal ramifications.
if you would like to contact us for further discussion on this matter you may reach us at 212.709.8303
as far as the question asked, im going to assume that you meant whether the fact that he did not kow the full charges could be something which would protect him from conviction... the answer would be no, only errors which would make a reaosnable person find clearly that there is evidence to the contrary... then a conviction would stand against him... if you seek to help him, the time is NOW
Re: sixth ammendment rights
Yes, and perhaps this is due to a variety of reasons rangig potentially from lack of attention or incompetence... or a multitude of other reasons.. however, usually, chages are read aloud in court on all matters...
generally, if facing four felony charges i would suggest hiring your own attorney, if this is something that is important to you... the potential exists here for serious leal ramifications.
if you would like to contact us for further discussion on this matter you may reach us at 212.709.8303
as far as the question asked, im going to assume that you meant whether the fact that he did not kow the full charges could be something which would protect him from conviction... the answer would be no, only errors which would make a reaosnable person find clearly that there is evidence to the contrary... then a conviction would stand against him... if you seek to help him, the time is NOW
