If you have been charged with a crime, working closely with an attorney who will clearly explain all rights, options and consequences can help you make decisions that are in your best interests. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Facing Criminal Charges in North Alabama?
When you are facing a DUI, drug charge or major felony count, it is essential to find a criminal defense attorney you trust. The lawyers at Hill, Jordan & Greer, PC, in Huntsville are prepared to treat you with respect and go the distance to protect your rights. You can talk to us and explore your options, whether you know you are innocent or want an attorney who will negotiate for the best possible outcome in a tough situation.
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In Madison County, Alabama, and communities near Huntsville such as Athens, Decatur, Redstone Arsenal, Arab and Guntersville, you can turn to the lawyers of Hill, Jordan & Greer, PC, for aggressive and resourceful criminal defense. We are proven negotiators and trial lawyers who will level with you and go the distance in targeting a positive result.
The attorneys of Hill, Jordan & Greer, PC, are equipped to defend you against criminal charges ranging from misdemeanor, first-offense DUI to extremely serious sex crimes, drug offenses, and violent offenses like assault or murder. If your future is on the line and you need focused guidance and proven representation, please contact our criminal defense lawyers today.
Constitutional Protections for the Criminal Defendant
The United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments define the scope of governmental power and reserve certain individual rights to the people. The first 10 amendments, also called the Bill of Rights, contain basic, fundamental rights of individuals on which the government may not impinge. Many of these constitutional rights provide protection to criminal defendants in the criminal-justice system. The 14th Amendment extends substantive due-process rights beyond the federal system to criminal defendants in state courts, where the vast majority of criminal trials occur.
The basic constitutional rights of the criminal defendant permeate almost every aspect of the criminal-justice process. If you have been accused of a crime, whether federal, state, tribal or local, a criminal defense attorney from Hill, Jordan & Greer, PC in Huntsville, Alabama, can explain these rights to you and help you to fight for them at every step of the way.
Fundamental Rights
Here are the main federal constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants in the United States to promote fair trials. Remember that these rights have been refined and interpreted by the courts, and a lawyer can advise you about each right's role in and application to your particular case.
- The right to due process of law
- The right to equal protection under the law
- The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
- The right against self-incrimination or being forced to testify against oneself
- The right against double jeopardy or being tried more than once for the same offense
- The right to legal counsel
- The right to a speedy, public trial
- The right to an impartial jury trial
- The right to confront witnesses against you
- The right to call supporting witnesses
- The right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment
- The prohibition against ex post facto laws or laws that retroactively criminalize certain acts or retroactively increase criminal sanctions
- The right to be free from excessive fines or excessive bail
- The right to clear notice of criminal charges
- The right to a grand jury in federal felony proceedings
Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our criminal justice system is designed through constitutional protections to provide a criminal defendant with a fair trial. If you face any phase of the process, consult an experienced attorney at Hill, Jordan & Greer, PC in Huntsville, Alabama, as early as possible to enlist an important ally in your quest to protect your legal and constitutional rights.
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