Know Your Rights

Your Rights in a Criminal Case
You do not have to answer an officer's questions.
You do not have to incriminate yourself.
You do not have to consent to search.
You do not have to turn anything over to an officer without a warrant.

You have a right to speak to an attorney. Speak to an experienced criminal lawyer.
You have a right to understand what is at stake.
You have a right to consider the minimum and maximum sentences.
You have a right to proceed to trial.
You have a right to confront witnesses against you.
You have a right to NOT take the stand at trial.
You have a right to take the stand in your own defense.
You have a right to present witnesses in your criminal trial.
You have a right to know what you are walking into.

If a plea bargain is in your best interest, make sure its properly negotiated.
An experienced criminal lawyer can negotiate better than you.

See a qualified attorney before you agree to take any plea.
Let an experienced attorney explain the consequences of entering into a plea.

REMEMBER, the police have a State Attorney to support them.
You want a Criminal Defense Lawyer to represent you.

Call The Law Office of Danise Ponton, P.A. for a FREE consultation.
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