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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Deferred v. Diversion
Certain types of offenses and defendants may qualify for programs that result in the dismissal of the case against the defendant upon completion of specified ...
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Posting Bail
Upon an arrest, most people have one thing going through their minds, and that is how or when they will be released? This is generally ...
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Accomplice Liability is Full Liability
Complicity is the act of helping or encouraging another individual to commit a crime. It is also commonly referred to as aiding and abetting. One ...
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The Juvenile System
In the eyes of the law, a juvenile or a minor is any person under the legal adult age. This age varies from state to ...
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The Beginning of a Criminal Case
Whether it’s the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial or the Donald Trump Russia investigation, each day the media reports on high profile criminal trials and ...
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Right to Counsel – 6th Amendment
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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Hearsay Rule Explained
One of the most common objections used in a criminal trial is the rule against hearsay. The rule against hearsay is complex and full of ...
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A Defendant’s Right to a Trial by Jury
One of the most important constitutional rights a defendant has is the right to have a jury of his or her own peers decide whether ...
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