by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 10, 2018 | Juvenile Justice
3 Common Questions About Juvenile Detention Centers Fortunately for everyone, the criminal justice system in the United States differentiates between adults and children when a crime has been committed. When children and young adults are charged with a crime, there is...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 3, 2018 | Federal Crimes
Federal vs State Crimes: What’s The Difference? If you’ve been accused of a crime, it’s very important to understand if you’re being accused of either a state crime, or a federal crime. The difference between federal vs state crimes often involves the agencies...
by Gabriel Quinnan | May 9, 2017 | Other Legal Issues
In California, there are very limited ways to clear your criminal record. Unfortunately, public policy favors punishing offenders for the rest of their lives by imposing the ongoing stigma of a criminal conviction. One bad decision, and you could be denied housing, a...
by Gabriel Quinnan | May 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Once upon a time, if you were wrongfully convicted of a crime and you had already served your time, vacating the underlying conviction was limited and difficult. Thankfully, in 2003, the California Legislature noted the increased number of cases wherein it was...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Apr 27, 2017 | History and the Law
With the advent of cell phone video and body cameras, the public has become increasingly aware of a disturbing amount of police violence and dishonesty. For years, my clients have complained of serious deprivation of their rights, from factual dishonesty in their...
