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Criminal defendants

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Criminal defendants in U.S. courts may waive counsel and represent themselves at their hearings or trial.
November 21, 2025 high temporal
Right of self-representation in criminal proceedings.
Criminal defendants can appeal a sentence on the ground that the sentencing judge relied on conduct for which the defendant was acquitted.
November 06, 2025 high legal
Sentencing challenges can include claims that considering acquitted conduct at sentencing was improper.