You have many rights as a defendant in municipal court:
1.You are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
2.You have the right to remain silent and to refuse to testify without consequences
3. You have the right to retain an lawyer
4. You may also represent yourself (as a pro se defendant)
5. You have the right to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest
6. You have the right to receive a copy of the complaint before trial as well as other information the state has about your case (called "discovery").
If you need the services of an interpreter, please notify the municipal court administrator prior to your appearance in court
Your Rights During Trial:
1. You have the right to a jury trial or a trial before a judge
2. You have the right to hear all testimony introduced against you
3. You have the right to cross examine witnesses who testify against you
3. You have the right to testify on your own behalf or refuse without consequences
4. You have the right to subpoena and call witnesses to testify on your behalf
5. You have the right to appeal within 20 days of any conviction