PA Man Sentenced for Assaulting Girlfriend on Cruise Ship
A Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, resident was sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined $5,000 after being convicted for assaulting his then-girlfriend while the two were on a cruise. Because the assault occurred on the high seas, the trial took place in a federal district court.
Quintin Owens, 28, was convicted of “punching [his former girlfriend], throwing her to the ground, and strangling her in a choke hold” while aboard a cruise ship departing from Orlando, Florida. The presiding judge, United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV, condemned Owens behavior with strong statements about the serious impacts of domestic violence.
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Federal vs State Charges
Owens’ case was tried in federal court in part because the assault happened in international waters. Had the assault happened in Pennsylvania, it may have been tried at the state level. However, the charges would be no less severe. The case simply would have gone through PA state courts instead of through the federal system.
Federal charges are harrowing, but they follow a strict step-by-step legal process. Having the right law firm at your side can certainly make the experience easier to navigate. Whether you’re facing federal or state charges, the LLF Law Firm will ensure that you don’t face them alone. Our team will be with you every step of the way, answering your questions and doing everything in our power to ensure the best possible outcome in your case.
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Defending Domestic Violence Accusations in Pennsylvania
Domestic violence charges can come with life-altering consequences. Quintin Owens will spend a year of his life behind bars for actions he doesn’t even remember committing. And that sentence is on the lower end of what you could face if convicted on domestic violence charges.
If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Pennsylvania, whether those charges come at the state or federal level, the LLF Law Firm is ready to defend your rights. We’ll conduct a detailed investigation into the situation, collecting evidence and gathering witness testimony that tells the full story of your case. Our goal is to protect your future and your reputation, and we will work around the clock to ensure that your case gets the attention it deserves.
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