In Venezuela, constitutionalist lawyer Jesus Silva explains the criminal proceedings facing the detained Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma. First, he will be arraigned and his charges read to him. There, according to his constitutional rights, he will have the opportunity to defend himself with a lawyer of his choosing. Then a provisional decision will be made as to whether Mr. Ledezma will be able to undergo the trial under bail, reporting to the court as the judge orders, or whether he will have to remain detained. teleSUR.
