On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Aug 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In America today, the large majority of people being held in local jails have not been convicted of any crime. Instead, they are being held in pretrial detention. That means they have either been denied bail or have been assigned a bail amount that they cannot afford....
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Feb 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
A Pennsylvania legislator has introduced a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults. The proposed legislation (HB 50), which would amend the state’s Medical Marijuana Act, has 26 co-sponsors, as well as supporters in the Senate. The...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Feb 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
If you have been accused of assault, the consequences that you face will depend largely on the type of assault you were accused of and the circumstances surrounding the alleged event. In order to defend yourself successfully, it is important that you first take the...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Jan 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Many social observers say that criminal penalties for minor crimes have been too high for too long. The sentences for many petty offenses, especially ones connected to violence or drug use, can include years in prison. In addition, convictions or even charges alone...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Jan 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Pennsylvania drivers who have had multiple DUIs and/or caused a DUI-related death are now facing harsher criminal penalties thanks to a new law that went into effect just before Christmas. Third DUI offenses that involve a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .16 or...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Dec 28, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Pennsylvania drivers will see new, stiffer penalties for drunk driving – just in time for New Year’s celebrations. The future consequences will focus on “high-risk offenders” who continuously drive impaired or drive with a DUI-related suspended...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Dec 10, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Violence is never a recommended way to solve a problem, but it can be the only way out of a dangerous situation under Pennsylvania law. Nearly every jurisdiction recognizes a person’s right to self-defense, while the Keystone State also features a clause that...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Dec 7, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
All states make allowances in the law for using force — even potentially deadly force — against another person if it’s believed necessary to prevent serious harm to themselves or other people, and even to protect property. These are generally...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Nov 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
If we want our roads and sidewalks to be safe, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is always a bad idea. A drunk driver is far more likely to be involved in an accident and, for that matter, injure himself or herself than a sober driver. For this reason,...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Nov 8, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The laws governing the possession and use of marijuana are always changing. These changes can cause many drivers to believe that is legal to use this substance behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. However, it is illegal to consume intoxicating substances and drive a...
