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January 07, 2010

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Miranda rule and Miranda rights are important
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include: a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions; b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law; c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning; d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.

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Criminal Defense Terms

Today's Terms

Fraud

Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.

Circumstantial evidence

Definition:
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.

Felony

Definition:
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree

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West Virginia Criminal-Defense Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

Barboursville
Beckley
Bluefield
Bridgeport
Buckhannon
Charles Town
Charleston
Clarksburg
Elkins
Elkview
Fairmont
Grafton
Harpers Ferry
Huntington

Hurricane
Keyser
Logan
Martinsburg
Morgantown
Moundsville
Oak Hill
Parkersburg
Princeton
Saint Albans
Vienna
Weirton
Wellsburg
Wheeling

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