What are my rights if I was convicted of a crime without having my rights read or even offered a public defender?
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What are my rights if I was convicted of a crime without having my rights read or even offered a public defender?
The judge and deputies were bias and knew my wife by her first name the charge was domestic violence and I was the one attacked. What steps should I take to get this off of my record?
Asked on October 20, 2013 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You will have to appeal the conviction. The police do not need to read you your rights unless they intend on questioning you. You may not have qualified for a public defender because you were not indigent. Visit a legal aid center in your area to find out if you qualify for assistance with your appeal.
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