by Gabriel Quinnan | Jan 28, 2020 | Other Legal Issues
Yes, A Citizen’s Arrest Is A Real Thing Every now and again on TV and in the movies, you’ll see a character (who is not a police officer) witness a crime and make a “citizen’s arrest.” A citizen’s arrest is an arrest made by a citizen who has no official arrest...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jan 21, 2020 | Juvenile Justice
Is Skipping School A Crime? In California, all children between the ages of six and eighteen are required to attend public school. The only exceptions are for children who are homeschooled, attend private school, or who have special needs. Children who fail to attend...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Is It Legal To Keep A Gun In My Car In California? If you want to keep a gun in your car in California, there are several laws that you must follow to avoid being arrested and charged with a crime. While keeping a loaded firearm in your home is perfectly legal, the...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Dec 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense
How To Handle A DUI Traffic Stop And Field Sobriety Test The holiday season is a busy time for everyone, and that includes the police. It gets dark early, the road conditions are often wet from rain, and there are lots of holiday parties where people may have had a...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Dec 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Gabriel Quinnan As an adult, if you make threats of physical violence to another adult or minor, you can be charged with a crime. While that may seem unfair because people often make threats when they are angry or upset, the law requires that certain elements be...