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Month: February 2017

The tricks to contest a traffic stop

Posted on February 28, 2017June 22, 2020 by ryancrimlaw

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 initiatives, therefore, criminal protections do not extend to them (even though the practical effect is the same). But, you can contest a traffic stop.Continue reading

Posted in Drunk Driving

Guilty Pleas: are they ever a good idea?

Posted on February 22, 2017June 22, 2020 by ryancrimlaw

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 program (to avoid criminal penalties). This post will go over the warning signs on when you should consider a guilty plea.Continue reading

Posted in Criminal Defense

Overview of what you should know about drugged driving

Posted on February 13, 2017June 22, 2020 by ryancrimlaw

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 away, but preliminary data from police departments do suggest an uptick in drugged driving arrests. This post will go over the changes in the law andContinue reading

Posted in Drug Crimes

The law of gifting guns

Posted on February 7, 2017June 29, 2020 by ryancrimlaw

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 information. In this uncertain atmosphere, do you even know if you can buy a gun for someone else? ThisContinue reading

Posted in Weapons Crimes

Serial rapists under the microscope at universities

Posted on February 7, 2017June 29, 2020 by ryancrimlaw

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 the offender was treated too lightly for the public to bear. The negative coverage may lead to overly aggressive prosecutions as investigators overcompensate. But,Continue reading

Posted in Sex Crimes

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