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What Are My Fifth Amendment Rights?

Published on: January 25, 2023 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What Are My Fifth Amendment Rights?

One of the unique things about living in the United States is the U.S. Constitution. As U.S. citizens, we have many rights that are part of our lives. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution are rights that apply to everyone. These rights apply to us, particularly when we have been arrested or charged with a crime. Here are the most common Fifth Amendment rights that typically apply to defendants.

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Double Jeopardy: Feds and State Can Still Both Charge You for Same Conduct

Published on: December 13, 2016 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”

When the Utah jury acquitted a man named Roberto Román of first-degree murder of an officer of the peace, Román and his attorney breathed sighs of relief.