Hearsay, Hearsay, Hearsay ….
Today we will discuss a well-known rule of evidence called “hearsay.” Many have heard about it, and have a general understanding of what it may ...
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Get a Lawyer!
A criminal defendant’s right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which requires the “assistance of counsel” for the ...
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Appellate Rights
The right to a trial by jury is the most fundamental constitutional right a criminal defendant is granted. Upon a conviction after a jury trial, ...
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HELP! Bail Me Out … Please
When a defendant gets arrested and is taken to jail, typically their first concern is how they can get out as quickly as possible. Several ...
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Overview: Criminal Law
Today, we here at SQ Attorneys would like to provide an overview of what criminal law is? Criminal law refers to federal and state laws ...
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Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
What is an insanity defense is, and how do courts determine whether a defendant falls within the parameters of being legally insane? A defendant charged ...
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Juvenile Law Procedure
The juvenile court system is different from the adult system in many ways. After committing an offense, juveniles are detained rather than arrested. Next, a ...
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Wiping Your Record Clean
Expungement is a court-ordered process where the legal record of an arrest or a criminal conviction is sealed, or erased in the eyes of the ...
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I’m on Probation
Did you just plead guilty? … And you are not going to jail? Just probation? Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and ...
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Can I Expunge my DUI?
A driving under the influence (DUI) arrest or conviction can have a negative impact on one’s ability to secure a job, get a student loan, ...
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