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At any time of year, there’s likely to be someone who receives a package to their front doorstep, mailbox or porch. For the most part, these packages go untouched. After all, if it was yours, you’d want it to be there when you got home, too. Sadly, some people do believe that it’s appropriate to steal packages. The trouble with taking a package off theContinue reading

Nothing ruins your holiday spirit like getting in trouble with the law. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens to a large number of people every single year. With the holiday season comes a barrage of holiday parties. Many times, those parties feature alcohol as a centerpiece of the celebration. That can put people in a difficult position where they have had too much to drinkContinue reading

An arrest for just about any kind of crime can throw your life into a chaotic tailspin. It can affect your relationships, your living situation and even your employment. If a simple arrest can cause so much chaos in your life, can you imagine what a conviction would bring? That potential impact is why it is critical to build a strong defense to criminal charges. Crimes chargesContinue reading

If you’ve watched any courtroom drama, you have no doubt watched a scene where a witness takes the stand and identifies the perpetrator. Television shows and movies treat it as if that closes the case, because nothing is more reliable than someone who was at the scene of the crime as it happened. Few things could be further from the truth. In reality, eyewitnesses areContinue reading

There are many different ways that a person may respond to pending criminal charges. Some attorneys will take the approach of undermining the evidence the state has. For example, if the state cannot prove you were at the site of a crime, that may be enough to cast a reasonable doubt on your guilt. If there were issues at the lab, this could lead toContinue reading

When you went out for a party, you didn’t think you’d end up facing criminal charges. However, while you were having a good time, another person got too rowdy and began to attack you. You didn’t do anything to provoke the act, but as a reaction, you stabbed the individual with your dinner knife. You felt the reaction was justified, because you feared you’d beContinue reading

If you never drink and drive you never have to worry about being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, this is not realistic in today’s world. Many people drink alcohol for a variety of reasons, ranging from relieving stress to having a good time with friends and family. In a perfect world, you would never get behind the wheel after having aContinue reading

From one side of the country to the next, law enforcement officials are using DUI checkpoints as a means of getting drunk drivers off the road. While this is a proven way to reduce drunk driving, it’s also something that scares many people. If you find yourself out and about and driving straight into a DUI checkpoint, it’s important that you know what you shouldContinue reading

A person who takes a breath or chemical test and is charged with driving under the influence in Chicago may not automatically face the severe penalties that go along with the conviction. In fact, this should never be a foregone conclusion. According to the National District Attorneys Association, there are many DUI defense strategies that may be effective in court. When it comes to aContinue reading

If you have recently been charged with a crime in Illinois, you are probably wondering how you should plead. Telling the judge that you are guilty of a drug crime has certain consequences, but maintaining your innocence can also bring unexpected penalties. We at Jim Ryan and Associates fight for your rights and a fair trial as we help you navigate the complexities of decidingContinue reading