Child Pornography
Federal and state laws make it a crime to produce, possess, distribute, or sell pornographic materials that exploit or portray a minor under the age ...
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Appeals and Writs
Appeals Court judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions ...
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Case Strategy
Soon after a defendant explains his or her story to a criminal lawyer, they will probably collaborate with each other to come up with a ...
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Adult System v. Juvenile System
The juvenile court system is different from the adult system in many ways. After committing an offense, juveniles are detained and not arrested. Next, a ...
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Execution of Inmates
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he ...
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How Can I Reverse a Conviction?
Appeals judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions and ...
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Classification of Criminal Cases
Criminal cases receive different classifications according to their severity. The mildest crimes are known as infractions, more serious crimes are known as misdemeanors, and the ...
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Murder in the Second Degree Explained
Second-degree murder is ordinarily defined as: 1) an intentional killing that is not premeditated or planned, nor committed in a reasonable “heat of passion”; or ...
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Self-Defense is an Affirmative Defense
If someone has invaded your home, and you fear great bodily harm or death, then yes — the law will generally protect you if you ...
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Restitution Hearing
In the past few weeks, SQ Attorneys has represented individuals in several restitution hearings. Restitution is a payment made by the perpetrator of a crime ...
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