What Constitutional Rights do I Waive by Pleading Guilty?
Obviously, when a defendant pleads guilty in a criminal case, they understand they are going to be waiving certain rights, even some constitutional protections/rights. For example, most people know or assume that when they plead guilty to a criminal offense, they waive the right to remain silent. Clearly, in order to admit guilt in open court, one must waive their right to remain silent because they have to admit to what they did, audibly. That…