8.2.2.030 Rights of Defendant

(a) In all criminal prosecutions, the defendant shall have the following rights:

(1) The right to be present throughout the proceeding and to defend himself in person, by lay counsel or professional attorney at his own expense.

(2) The right to know the nature and cause of the charge and to receive a copy of the complaint.

(3) The right to present witnesses and to meet the witnesses against him face to face and cross-examine them.

(4) The right to compulsory process to obtain the testimony of witnesses and physical evidence in his behalf.

(5) The right to a speedy and public trial and a trial by an impartial jury if conviction could result in punishment by confinement under this Code.

(6) The right not to testify. The failure of the defendant to testify shall not be construed against him or be commented upon by the prosecution.