by Gabriel Quinnan | Aug 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Manslaughter and murder are two of the most serious crimes you can be charged with. Between the two, murder is the more serious charge, but manslaughter also carries significant punishment if convicted. From a legal standpoint, there is a very clear difference between...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
It’s no secret that the criminal justice system heavily favors police officers when it comes to reporting the facts about a crime. As officers of the law, their judgment and opinions are held in higher regard than those of regular citizens. With that said,...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Double jeopardy is the legal concept of someone being tried twice for the same crime. In the United States, the Fifth Amendment explicitly prohibits this. The relevant passage states: …nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jul 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In California and most other states, child abandonment can be both a civil and criminal issue. Criminal child abandonment laws in California typically fall under the larger legal umbrella of child abuse, which also includes child neglect. California state law...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jun 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The Fourth Amendment protects United States citizens from “unreasonable searches and seizures” without probable cause. This applies at both the federal and state level, and it means that the police my not search you or your property without a warrant issued by a...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jun 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Generally speaking, once you’ve been convicted of a crime, that’s it. Whatever punishment the judge and jury decide on is what your punishment will be. In rare instances however, you may be able to appeal the decision and have your sentence reduced or overturned...
