High Profile Cases – In the News
“Day care worker charged after video appears to show her pushing child down the stairs”
(March 7, 2017)
Summary: Firm founder Daniel McGarrigle’s Delaware County, PA criminal case featured in a national news article. (http://abcnews.go.com/US/day-care-worker-charged-video-appears-show-pushing/story?id=45971702)
“‘Tainted’ cop gets his job back”
(November 20, 2014)
Summary: Daniel McGarrigle goes on record with Philly.com, discussing the Philadelphia Police corruption scandal: “I’m shocked and outraged but somehow not surprised,” said attorney Daniel McGarrigle, who represented a Jordanian smoke shop merchant who told investigators that Cujdik’s squad destroyed his surveillance cameras and stole money and merchandise. (www.philly.com/philly/news/20141120_Tainted_cop_gets_his_job_back.html)
Result: Mr. McGarrigle’s client was acquitted of all charges including PWID (Possession with Intent to Deliver) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
“Jury: Not Guilty”
(March 1, 2008)
Charges: Murder
Summary: A Chester County jury found Daniel McGarrigle’s client “Not Guilty” after a murder trial, involving a 30 year old homicide.
(www.dailylocal.com/article/20080301/TMP01/303019972)
“Glen Mills man faces child-pornography rap”
(June 3, 2011)
Charges: Possession of Child Pornography
Summary: 20 year old Glen Mills (Delco, PA) man facing child porn charges after investigation by the Delaware County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The sentence was 11½ to 23 months in prison, mostly on electronic home monitoring. (www.delcotimes.com)
“Of The Law, A ‘Mistake’ & The Scent Of Skunk”
(April 23, 2012)
Charges: Murder
Summary: Daniel McGarrigle’s client featured in a local news series. The case involved an appeal (Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act) and claims of ineffective assistance of counsel for a 1989 plea agreement which resulted in a prison sentence of life without parole. (articles.philly.com)
“Pot grower sentenced to county prison”
(Sept. 28, 2011)
Charges: Manufacture of Drugs (*The client avoided a 5 year mandatory prison sentence and instead received a county jail sentence.)
Summary: Daniel McGarrigle’s case was featured in a local news paper. The case involved a large scale marijuana grow operation in Chester County, PA. (www.dailylocal.com)
“At his sentencing, former physician’s assistant calls arrest on child sex crimes…”
(Dec. 9, 2011)
Charges: Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
Summary: Physician’s assistant in Dauphin County, PA charged with possessing child pornography and confesses to child molestation crimes. (blog.pennlive.com)
“Judge throws out rape case”
(July 16, 2010)
Charges: Rape
Summary: Local news article featured Lincoln University rape case. Daniel McGarrigle got a rape charge dismissed for his client. (www.mainlinemedianews.com)
“Former Hill teacher arraigned, to face charges of pursuing female student”
(Aug. 26, 2010)
Charges: Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Summary: A former high school teacher was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a student in Lower Pottsgrove, Montgomery County, PA. (www.pottsmerc.com)
“Judge grants cop’s request to withdraw plea”
(Oct. 13, 2011)
Summary: Mr. McGarrigle’s client, a police officer, was able to withdraw his plea in a Lycoming County criminal case involving a Theft charge. (www.sungazette.com)
“Drug suspect waives hearing”
(June 29, 2012)
Charges: Manufacture of Drugs
Summary: The article featured a large scale drug (methamphetamine) bust in Montgomery County, PA. Mr. McGarrigle’s client was charged with manufacturing a controlled substance. (www.montgomerynews.com)
*Each case is unique, and the outcome depends on the facts and circumstances. Any discussion of prior outcomes and results in past cases on this website is no guarantee of a similar outcome in current or future cases.