{"id":523,"date":"2020-10-28T21:05:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T21:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/?page_id=523"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:19:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T16:19:59","slug":"criminal-defense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/es\/criminal-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Defensa Penal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/personal-injury-bg.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;33%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5vw||6vw||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5vw||6vw||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;56vw||3vw||false|false&#8221; background_color_phone=&#8221;#777777&#8243; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_enable_color_phone=&#8221;on&#8221; use_background_color_gradient_phone=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction_phone=&#8221;180deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_phone=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 72%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image_phone=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/personal-injury-bg-mobile.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image_phone=&#8221;on&#8221; background_size_phone=&#8221;cover&#8221; background_position_tablet=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_position_phone=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;28%&#8221; background_vertical_offset_phone=&#8221;5%&#8221; border_radii_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_radii_phone=&#8221;&#8221; border_radii_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_all_phone=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_all_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_all_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_color_all_phone=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_color_all_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_bottom_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; border_width_bottom_phone=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_width_bottom_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;85%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_layout_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; background_layout_phone=&#8221;dark&#8221; background_layout_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Hartford\u2019s Most Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorneys<\/h1>\n<h2>Successfully Resolving Criminal Defense Cases in the Greater Hartford Community for 20+ Years<\/h2>\n<p>We know the criminal defense process better than anyone else. If you need representation, look no further than our legal team. We\u2019re ready to fight for you and work tirelessly to protect your rights.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;tel:18602319535&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Call Now \u2013 Hablamos Espa\u00f1ol&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#F5A706&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;custom_row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;6vw||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;second-on-mobile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5rem||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Speak to Anyone Before You Speak to a Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Any information given to any other person can be used in a summons to testify against you in the court of law. We\u2019ve outlined the criminal defense process below but don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us immediately if you need legal representation.We\u2019re ready to handle your criminal defense case including but not limited to the following case categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DWI \/ DUI<\/li>\n<li>Domestic Violence<\/li>\n<li>Misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li>Sex Crimes<\/li>\n<li>Drug Crimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;tel:18602319535&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Call Now \u2013 Hablamos Espa\u00f1ol&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#F5A706&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;first-on-mobile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/arrest.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;arrest&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||2rem||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||2rem||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;1rem||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#f2f2f2 0%|#ffffff 100%&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;31px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Criminal Defense Process<\/h2>\n<p>The process of criminal justice varies on a state-by-state basis, and certain offenses may be subject to federal processes of prosecution. In general, however, a criminal case can be expected to move through the courts in a predictable series of stages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The criminal defense process can be simplified into the following trial stages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Stop, Search, Arrest, Booking, Arraignment, Pre-Trial, Trial, and Appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion icon_color=&#8221;#F5A706&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; toggle_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; toggle_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; toggle_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Stop&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement can legally stop any individual for questioning under probable cause laws. Though a stop is not an arrest, an officer may pose questions, which an individual can refuse to answer.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a person can be frisked during a stop if the officer believes the individual possesses contraband, is armed, or poses the risk of acting in a dangerous or harmful manner. In a pat down search such as this, the officers are not allowed to reach into pockets, unless they identify objects by plain feel, and which may be reasonably presumed to be some kind of contraband.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Search&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Search warrants are court-issued documents whose orders allow police to search a specific property or place, and to do so for specific items only. In order to receive a search warrant, the police officer requesting access must demonstrate probable cause and present a reasonable body of evidence that more likely than not indicates that criminal activity has taken place. Probable cause means there is strong reason to believe that specific items related to criminal activity are present in a given location, and that there is a relative degree of certainty these items will be found on the premises during the search.<\/p>\n<p>In some instances, searches may be performed legally without a search warrant per se, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consent searches, in which an individual allows (consents to) a search of themselves, their vehicle, or their residence. Consent is never required to be given by individuals to law enforcement for these kinds of searches.<\/li>\n<li>Automobile searches, which involve arrest of an individual inside a vehicle and the ensuing search inside the vehicle. To perform search of the entire vehicle, including locked glove compartments or trunk, probable cause is needed.<\/li>\n<li>Searches incident to arrest, which is when law enforcement officers search a person\u2019s body and clothing for hazardous or illegal items when making valid arrests.<\/li>\n<li>Plain view, which is when something is within the plain view of an officer, who has the right to be in the position to view this illegal object.<\/li>\n<li>Exigent circumstances, which are searches that may be done if the events within a given setting present themselves in a way that suggests immediate action should be taken. Exigent circumstances may result in an impromptu search, for example, if the destruction of evidence is likely to occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Arrest&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>For a law enforcement official to arrest an individual, probable cause must exist. In essence, police officers must have a reason to believe that a crime was, or is in the process of, being committed and the person being arrested perpetrated the crime. In some cases, an arrest warrant is not necessary. In the event that an arrest is going to occur within a person\u2019s home, a warrant would be required.<\/p>\n<p>Following arrest, the Constitution offers a number of rights to protect the arrested individual. Two integral rights include the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney. Following an arrest, an individual does not have to say anything to police or detectives, until an attorney is present. Also, an opportunity to contact an attorney (or to have one appointed) must be provided to the arrested individual.<\/p>\n<h4>Miranda Laws<\/h4>\n<p>Following a landmark Supreme Court case,<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Miranda v. Arizona<\/em>, the universally endowed rights of persons being placed under arrest were formally established. Under these so-called \u201cMiranda Laws,\u201d individuals placed in police custody are guaranteed to receive certain Constitutional rights, which must be clearly outlined by arresting law enforcement officers, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right to remain silent<\/li>\n<li>Right to an attorney during questioning<\/li>\n<li>Right to a court-appointed attorney, if an individual cannot afford one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contrary to some misnomers, Miranda rights do not have to be explained until an individual is actually taken under police custody. In the event that a law enforcement agent questions an individual prior to taking them into full custody, the information relayed in this pre-detainment period may be used in a court of law as well.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Booking&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Following an arrest, law enforcement will transport an individual to a station for the booking process. During the booking process, fingerprinting, questioning, searches, and photographs will be requested of the arrested individual. Additionally, all property on an individual will be confiscated, recorded, and stored at the station.<\/p>\n<h4>Appointment of an Attorney<\/h4>\n<p>In the event one cannot afford an attorney, a court appointed attorney will be provided to defend this individual. This person is generally a public defender.<\/p>\n<p>Following the appointment of an attorney, an individual may request a substitute attorney under certain conditions. Certain conditions for replacement of public defender include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reason to believe that the attorney is not providing effective assistance<\/li>\n<li>Conflict of interest between the person and the attorney<\/li>\n<li>Attorney becomes ill and cannot continue to the representation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Charges<\/h4>\n<p>When a clerk of the court files a complaint, a person is formally charged with given offenses. In some instances, even a law enforcement officer or private citizen can file complaints.<\/p>\n<p>Routinely, the courts will accept officer complaints made under oath. For private citizens making a complaint, a clerk\u2019s hearing must occur to show cause. In this hearing, the accused individual can hear complaints, as well as oppose the issuance of a complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Certain instances are exempt from the hearing requirement, such as threat of imminent bodily injury or risk of flight from the state.<\/p>\n<p>Once the charges have been filed, arraignment, bail trial and appeals follow.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Arraignment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Following the first appearance following a complaint, an arraignment occurs. Generally, the arraignment occurs within the twenty-four hours following an arrest. During an arraignment, pleas to a given charge are entered by defendants, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMute\u201d plea: A person may \u201cstand mute\u201d instead of making a plea. The court will then enter a plea of not guilty.<\/li>\n<li>No contest plea: A \u201cno contest\u201d or \u201cnolo contendere\u201d may be entered with the permission of the court. This is essentially the same as a guilty plea, with the exception that, unlike guilty plea, a \u201cnolo contendere\u201d plea usually cannot later be used against the person in a civil lawsuit. A sentence is imposed.<\/li>\n<li>Guilty plea: This is a full admission to the facts of the crime and the fact that the person pleading is the one who committed that crime. Following a guilty plea, the judge imposes sentence.<\/li>\n<li>Not guilty plea: This states that the person did not commit the crime as accused. After a not guilty plea, a pre-trial date will be set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the time of the arraignment, the courts will also set the amount of bail, refuse bail to the defendant, or release an individual on their own recognizance.<\/p>\n<h4>Bail<\/h4>\n<p>In the course of criminal trials, bail is the amount of money, property, or other collateral utilized to insure the person accused will arrive at later criminal court proceedings. Bail may be paid via cash or the commitment of property, if allowed by the courts.<\/p>\n<h4>Speedy Trial<\/h4>\n<p>Under laws provided for by the United States Constitution and the Sixth Amendment, every individual has a right to a speedy trial.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, these rights require that a trial be held within a reasonable period of time following being charged with a crime. In many instances, individuals may waive this right, in order to more adequately prepare for a case defense.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Pre-Trial Conference and Hearing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The pre-trial conference and hearing are generally the first time, following the arraignment, which an individual must appear in court again. During this court date, a criminal defense attorney and prosecutors will discuss whether or not a case can possibly be disposed without trial, through an agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The accused individual must attend these proceedings, although no testimony or formal proceedings actually take place. During the pre-trial conference, prosecutors may offer a plea bargain, or attempt to avoid trial by offering pleas for lesser crimes in exchange for responsibility in some aspect of a given charge or crime.<\/p>\n<p>During the conference, both entities will discuss details of a trial, including estimations on length and other items. During this time period, as well, specific motions may be scheduled or heard by both sides.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Trial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Following a criminal arrest, individuals may have a right to trial by jury. The jury, which consists of six or twelve members, must unanimously deliver a verdict of<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>guilty<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>or<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>not guilty<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals may, however, waive their right to trial by jury through a guilty plea, or by voluntarily electing to undergo a bench trial, which refers to a trial in front of a judge, exclusively; no other jury members or trial court officials are present. In capital cases, a jury must try a defendant, regardless of whether or not they may wish to undergo a bench trial.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Appeals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Persons found guilty by a judge or jury are allowed to appeal the verdict. 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