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Michael J. Breczinski
A paper or a statement in open court that the defendant understands and knows their rights.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:26 PM
All accused persons have State and Federal constitutional rights which a court is required to inform a defendant. The rights include the right to have an attorney appointed if a person cannot afford to hire an attorney, the right to a speedy and public trial, the right against self incrimination and the right to a reasonable bail. The "Acknowledgement of Rights" is a written means of showing that the accused understands their constitutional rights.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 2:17 PM
In the criminal law context, it is a document signed by someone being questioned by law enforcement acknowledging their Miranda Rights to remain silent.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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That you know that you have a right to counsel, a right to confront and cross examine..., etc Then you acknowledge that you understand this whether you do or not. That is an acknowledgment of rights. Unfortunately no one ever said you have to actually understand it; just say yes so you don't piss the judge off.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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It is a document, generally one page, that lists all of your Constitutional rights at a court proceeding. You read it and sign it, acknowledging that you have read the document and you understand your rights.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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In what context? It can be anything. In the criminal context, it means that you understand you have certain trial rights, usually when taking a guilty plea.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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Telling the judge you understand the rights you are waiving in order to get a plea bargain.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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It means you understand your rights. Whether you understand your rights or not, do not WAIVE them. That means you give them away. Just say I want a lawyer. Do not consent to a search. Just say I want a lawyer.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Keven A. McKenna
Got me. If you are talking about a waiver at sentencing, it means a waiver of the right to a jury trial to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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Usually, that is a form that a police officer or court has you sign saying you understand and have been informed of your rights. Such rights could be your Miranda rights, or your right to a trial, among others.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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It acknowledging your rights. Meaning that you are recognizing that you have rights, and understand what those rights are. More commonly it is a piece of paper you fill out at arraignment in lower courts.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:48 PM
The cops want you to sign that you "know your rights." Usually it is with an interrogation . . . and they pressure you to answer. People "fold" under pressure. Try invoking your rights and cops'll give you a hard time. See if its a "noncustodial" interrogation where you're "free to go." If you don't like what's going on . . . just simpy leave.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
It is a form stating that yo were adised of right to a trial and to an appeal.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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In South Carolina, An Acknowledgement of Rights is a document signed by a person in custody before his interrogation. It serves to acknowledge that the person in custody has been given his Miranda warnings and waives his right to remain silent and waives his right to have his lawyer present during the interrogation.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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That can be a form waiving your Miranda rights or a form from the District Court acknowledging the rights you have in a criminal case.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
It is form used by many courts in criminal matters. The form sets forth all of the rights you have and asks that you review it carefully and then sign it. The use of the form allows the judge to not have to explain a person's rights to every person who appears before him. It is used to speed up arraignments.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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A suspect "acknowledges" that he/she has been advised of constitutional rights (under Miranda).
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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Usually a form the defendant signs in the police station as part of the book in process.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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Merely the fact that you realize that you have certain rights and usually that you agree to give them up.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 9:28 AM