On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Jun 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Getting out on your boat to water ski, fish or just relax is something people look forward to every summer in Pennsylvania. This could be especially true this year, as people have mostly been in their homes for the past few months. But one thing that could seriously...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | May 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Current stay-at-home orders have meant that most Pennsvylanians have been at home, battling boredom and attempting to adjust to a new normal. This unprecedented situation has undoubtedly taken a toll on residents, and it has affected people’s behaviors and...
On behalf of Quinn Law Firm | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Relationships are complicated, particularly when one or both parties are angry or wanting to end it. People say things they may not mean and do things they know they should not do. And in the heat of a fight or breakup, allegations of threats or assault can arise....
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...
