Los Angeles Constitutional Law Attorneys
These rights are fundamental to protect individual freedoms and ensure a just and equitable society.
Right to freedom of expression
A lawyer can defend you if you face censure or retaliation for expressing your opinions.
Right to a fair trial
A lawyer ensures that your rights are respected throughout the judicial process, from investigation to trial.
Right to privacy
An attorney can protect you against illegal searches and seizures.
Equality right
An attorney can help combat discrimination based on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
Right to remain silent
A lawyer can advise you on when and how to exercise your right not to incriminate yourself.
Right to a lawyer
In any criminal proceeding, you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you can't afford one, the state must provide you with one.
Constitutional Rights in the U.S.
Protection against Illegal Searches and Seizures
- Right to keep and bear arms, with certain regulations.
Right to Bear Arms
- Right to keep and bear arms, with certain regulations.
Right to Equal Protection under the Law
- Right not to be discriminated against for reasons of race, gender, religion, or nationality.
Freedom of Expression and Press
- Right to express opinions without government censorship. Right to a free and unrestricted press.
Right to Due Process
- Guarantee of fair and equitable procedures in all legal and administrative matters.
Right to Meet and Petition
- Right to assemble peacefully.
- Right to request changes or repairs from the government.
Protection against Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
- Prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
Freedom of religion
- Right to practice any religion or none.
- Prohibition of the government establishing an official religion.
Rights Not Listed
- Recognition that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not imply the denial of other rights retained by the people.
Rights of the Accused
Rights of Criminal Accused:
1.- Public trial without unnecessary delays
2.- Right to a lawyer
3.- Impartial jury
4.- Know the accusers and the charges
These rights apply in all criminal cases, from terrorism to jury selection to witness protection.
Rights under the Fourteenth Amendment
- Right to Due Process: Due process ensures that the accused has the right to:
1.- A fair trial
2.- Present evidence
3.- Interrogate the witnesses against you
4.- Testify if you choose
5.- Summon people to testify
Equal Protection
Rights under the Sixth Amendment
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees:
1.- Quick and public trial by an impartial jury.
2.- Information on charges and evidence with the presence of the accused or his lawyer.
3.- Right to a lawyer and to call witnesses in his defense.
Amendment VI
- Rights of the Accused in Criminal Proceedings:
1.- Quick and public trial
2.- Impartial jury
3.- Information about the accusation
4.- Confront the witnesses against you
5.- Obtain witnesses in your favor
6.- Assistance of a lawyer
These rights guarantee a fair and equitable trial for all defendants.
Rights under the Fifth Amendment
- The Fifth Amendment:
1.- Requires a pre-trial hearing by a grand jury in serious cases.
2.- Prohibits double jeopardy.
3.- Protects against self-incrimination.
4.- Guarantee fair procedures in threats to life, liberty or property.
5.- Ensures compensation for properties taken by the government.
Rights under the Eighth Amendment
The Eighth Amendment:
1.- Requires reasonable and consistent bail.
2.- It forces the sentence to be adjusted to the crime.
3.- Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
Rights under the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment:
1.- Protects against unreasonable police searches and seizures.
2.- Establishes requirements for search warrants.
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