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Felony-Gross Misdemeanor First Appearance Statement of Rights

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FELONY - GROSS MISDEMEANOR FIRST APPEARANCE STATEMENT OF RIGHTS

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I understand:

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1. I am charged with committing the offense(s) described in the complaint, citation, or ticket.

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2. The possible sentence for each offense is as specified in the complaint, citation, or ticket.

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3. I have the right to be represented by an attorney at all times, including police line-up or during police questioning.

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4. An attorney will be appointed to represent me if I cannot afford to pay for an attorney.

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5. I do not have to say anything about the case. I do not have to answer questions from anyone about the case.

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6. Anything I say may be used against me.

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7. I can speak to an attorney before my next Court appearance, and I will be given enough time before my next Court date to obtain an attorney.

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8. I can have a jury trial or a trial by a judge without a jury.

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9. I can tell the judge today what I think should be done about bail or my release from custody.

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10. I can be charged with a criminal offense if I fail to appear in Court when I am told or notified of a Court date, and the punishment for such a failure to appear can include a fine, jail, or both.

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Minnesota Court Translations

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Felony-Gross Misdemeanor First Appearance Statement of Rights

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11. I wish to (check one): ! ! !

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request a court-appointed attorney and have completed a form regarding my income, property, and expenses.

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request a continuance to consult my own attorney.

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represent myself

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! ! been booked and fingerprinted on this offense(s).

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not been booked and fingerprinted on this offense(s).

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Date: ;aomuG Sign your name on this line

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Date of Birth: ;aogdufG Name, address, and phone number of your attorney: Print your name, current address, and phone number:

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