by Gabriel Quinnan | Nov 6, 2018 | Criminal Defense
“Probable cause”, as it relates to criminal justice, typically refers to the legal requirement that police officers have adequate reason to arrest an individual, conduct a search, or seize property relating to an alleged crime. Police officers must also have probable...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Oct 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve ever watched a movie or TV show where the police arrest someone, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with your Miranda rights. Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’re probably familiar with the Miranda warning that police use: You have the...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Oct 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Having to defend yourself or a loved one from danger is one of the most terrifying situations you’ll likely ever face. Self defense is a complicated topic, but there are laws in California that do a reasonably good job of defining what constitutes legal self defense,...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Oct 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Hollywood is, if nothing else, consistent. Decades and decades of action and crime movies have helped perpetuate some of the most well known, and factually inaccurate, myths about the criminal justice system. One of the most widely misunderstood myths is that of the...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Aug 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Many defendants who have been charged with a felony don’t realize that, if they are convicted, they lose many of their rights as a citizen of the United States. It’s understandable that most defendants focus on possible prison time, but in many cases the biggest...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 31, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve been charged with a crime and your case ends up going to trial, it can be a very overwhelming and sometimes confusing experience. A criminal defense trial is a very serious matter, and knowing what to expect can help ease some of your stress beforehand. ...
