The constitutional right for a criminal defendant to have an attorney appointed by the court in the event the defendant is unable to afford an attorney. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO COUNSEL
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RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
A contract clause that provides a party the right to be the first to be entitled to accept an offer before others are so offered or entitled to accept. … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
RIGHT TO DIE
The right of a dying person to refuse life saving and prolonging medical treatment when there is no reasonable chance for recovery. See also a living will and health care proxy. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO DIE
RIGHT OF HABITATION
In Louisiana. The right to occupy another man's house as a dwelling, without paying rent or other compensation. … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF HABITATION
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The right to be left alone, the freedom against unwarranted intrusion and observation by other people. The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly provide for a right to privacy although the Supreme Court has found an implicit constitutional right of privacy in certain circumstances to prevent unwarranted governmental intrusion. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO PRIVACY