Municipal Court
Your Legal Rights
If you are in our custody and we are asking you
guilt-seeking questions:
- You have the right to remain silent.
- Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.
- You have the right at this time to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being questioned.
- If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questionning, if you wish.
- You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any question or make any statement.
- Do you understand each of these rights I have explained to you?
- Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to us now?
- You have the right to counsel. If you are unable to pay for counsel, you are entitled to have one provided without charge.
Additional Warning to Juvenile:
If you are under the age of 18, anything you say can be used against you in a juvenile court prosecution for a juvenile offense and can also be used against you in an adult court criminal prosecution if you are to be tried as an adult.
