by Gabriel Quinnan | Mar 17, 2020 | Community, Criminal Defense, Other Legal Issues
Notice: Court Dates Postponed Due To Coronavirus Please be aware that the Sonoma County criminal justice system is currently operating at a severely reduced capacity due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. As of this writing, all out-of-custody time-waived matters...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Feb 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Do I Need A Lawyer Even If I’m Innocent? One of the unfortunate realities of the criminal justice system here in the United States is that it’s possible for people who have done nothing wrong to be charged with committing a crime. While it doesn’t happen as...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
What Does “Pleading The Fifth” Actually Mean? “Pleading the fifth” or “taking the fifth” is a legal concept that gets used frequently in television and movies, but which few people understand fully. The fifth amendment of the United States Constitution...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Feb 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
California Hit And Run Laws Leaving the scene of an automobile accident is commonly referred to as a “hit and run.” In California, like in every other state, a hit and run is a crime. The penalties for being convicted of a hit and run depend on whether you’re charged...
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...
