Bicycling And The Law - 911law.com

    In today’s podcast, Richard discusses what to expect when you end up in criminal court and what your Cyclist Rights in Court are.   Victims of Criminal Conduct   If you or a family member have fallen victim to a vehicular homicide, hit and run or have been hit by a drunk driver, you have the right to be heard and compensated.   Victim Impact Statement   Sometimes just being heard is one of the biggest ways to heal during a difficult situation. You can walk up to the podium and explain to the judge what your losses are. You can even comment on sentencing of the defendant. Being heard and apologized to in court is a very healing experience.   Notifications   You have the right to be notified by the district attorney and the probation department of the probation department, especially if you are subpoenaed. You have the right to be told of court dates, the status of the defendant and what kind of sentence they received.   To hear more about your Cyclist Rights in Court, download and listen to the entire epis