If police question me without first reading Miranda rights, can my case be thrown out? A defendant’s statement given during custodial interrogation will not be admissible in court unless his constitutional rights as set down in Miranda v Arizona have been observed. Under the law, police cannot question a defendant unless he is first advised of his Miranda rights and he voluntarily waives them. → Read More
If the court appoints a public defender for me, will my parents get billed for the services? Whether or not your parents will be billed for the cost of having a public defender appointed to your case may depend on the state in which you live and on you and your family’s financial resources. A licensed attorney known as a public defender is appointed by the court in criminal cases to represent defendants who cannot afford to pay for counsel. → Read More
Juvenile Probation A juvenile Probation Officer has many more roles and powers than an adult probation officer. → Read More
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