Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
Letter of characterization?
What are the odds of being subpeonaed to testify at a sentencing if I write a character letter?
Asked on 12/20/06, 8:43 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Re: Letter of characterization?
Hello. You could still receive a subpoena because a letter is not direct testimony. There-
fore a judge may decide not to read a letter. The
rules of evidence in Illinois are very definite
and if a party were to object to a letter being
read rather than the person appearing in court,
the court will most likely sustain the objection.
Will be happy to discuss this with you further.
Answered on 12/20/06, 10:09 am
George Zuganelis
Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Re: Letter of characterization?
Letters cannot be cross-examined, so the odds are pretty good you'll be subpeoned.
Answered on 12/20/06, 10:46 am
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