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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DNA Evidence Explained
The attorneys at SQ Attorneys handle a broad range of cases from simple misdemeanor offenses to serious felony matters. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) evidence is an ...
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Probation Instead of Jail
So you have just been placed on probation? Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and what will be required of you? Probation ...
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Probation Requirements Explained
So you have just pled guilty and are being sentenced to probation. Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and what will be ...
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Sentencing: The Most Important Phase
After a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case. This ...
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Meeting Your Lawyer
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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The Process of Being Arrested
So you just got arrested and want to get out as quickly as possible? When a defendant gets arrested and is taken to jail, typically ...
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Capital Punishment
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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