On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 28, 2017 | Drunk Driving
There are two kinds of vehicle stops, traffic stops, and checkpoints. At a checkpoint, you are not able to contest the validity of the stop except in rare circumstances. Checkpoints are not viewed as investigatory, they are classified as public safety and health...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 22, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Pleading guilty is a challenging endeavor, it feels like you are admitting that you did a wrong. But sometimes pleading guilty is a good choice. Most of the time the prosecutor will drop some charges, mitigate the sentence, or even allow you to enter a diversion...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 13, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Drugged driving is the new buzzword circling around police departments and DA’s offices. There is a concern that as marijuana use becomes more widely accepted, it will also lead to an increase in rates of drugged driving. Comprehensive studies are still years...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 7, 2017 | Weapons Crimes
There is a lot of popular rhetoric surrounding the legality of guns. You can buy them at stores but must submit to a background check. You can purchase them at trade shows but not in every state. It is enough to make anyone’s head dizzy with conflicting...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 7, 2017 | Sex Crimes
Campus sexual assaults have dominated the news for the past couple of years. Numerous protests, high-profile cases, and botched investigations have led to numerous stories that all tell the same tale. The school failed to investigate, the victim was marginalized, and...
