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===You have the right to a fair trial=== | ===You have the right to a fair trial=== | ||
If your criminal charge goes to a trial, listen carefully and ask the judge to explain anything you don’t understand. The judge has a duty to help you understand the process to ensure a fair trial, but the judge can’t be your lawyer. | If your criminal charge goes to a trial, listen carefully and ask the judge to explain anything you don’t understand. The judge has a duty to help you understand the process to ensure a fair trial, but the judge can’t be your lawyer. | ||
==The steps in the process== | ==The steps in the process== | ||
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If you can get letters about your character from people, such as an employer, clergyman, or doctor, or even from your family and friends, ask the judge for an adjournment for time to get these letters. Then give them to the judge before you receive your sentence. | If you can get letters about your character from people, such as an employer, clergyman, or doctor, or even from your family and friends, ask the judge for an adjournment for time to get these letters. Then give them to the judge before you receive your sentence. | ||
==Get help== | ==Get help== | ||
