by Gabriel Quinnan | Feb 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Justice
Is Graffiti Illegal In California? Graffiti, once the exclusive domain of juvenile delinquents and gang members, has been elevated as an accepted form of art over the last ten or fifteen years. Many figures in the world of pop art, most notably the mysterious artist...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Dec 4, 2018 | Juvenile Justice
Underage Drinking: Minor In Possession Laws The prevalence of underage drinking, both in reality and in popular media, often gives it the aura of being socially acceptable. While that may or may not be true, what is absolutely true is that underage drinking is still...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Oct 30, 2018 | Juvenile Justice
When Can Children Be Tried As Adults In California? Having a minor child get arrested is unquestionably one of every parent’s greatest fears. Any child going through the criminal justice system is bound to be affected in significant ways. In an absolute worst-case...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Aug 28, 2018 | Juvenile Justice
Underage Drinking And Other Juvenile Status Offenses For as long as there have been laws prohibiting minors from doing certain things that are legal for adults, there have been minors dedicated to breaking those laws. In the legal world, these are known as “juvenile...
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 | Oct 23, 2014 | Juvenile Justice
Can your child be tried as an adult? The answer is yes, it is possible. And it is becoming increasingly more possible across the country with every new headlines-grabbing offense. The old adage is correct; bad cases make bad laws. In recent years, the media has...