How the hell did I wind-up here? -- The nature of constitutional rights -- How can you defend those people? -- Self-incrimination : you (sort of) have the right to remain silent -- Privacy : you have the right to be secure in your home (unless we really want to come in) -- Confrontation : you (might) have the right to cross-examine your accuser -- Taking a step back : some procedural basics -- You have the right to a speedy trial [sss1] -- A fair and impartial jury of your peers? -- Judicial bias : a fair trial in a fair tribunal? -- Prosecutor misconduct and the "harmless error" -- Plea bargaining : a deal is (not) a deal -- Sentencing : let the punishment exceed the crime -- You have the right to the effective assistance of counsel -- Moving forward.
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