The term “fraud” carries a lot of legal weight. It implies wrongdoing and can attach to different forms of allegedly illegal conduct. When a California resident is charged with fraud, they may be uncertain of what legal options they have to protect themselves. Fraud...
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Visalia Criminal Law Blog
Defending against driving with a suspended license charges
If you live in the Tulare area, then you know that it’s practically impossible to live a normal life without being able to drive. That’s why those who have had their license suspended or revoked often find it difficult to get to work, school, to relatives to provide...
Should you accept a plea deal in your white collar crime case?
Most criminal cases resolve before going to trial. Either charges are dismissed or accused individuals accept a plea agreement whereby they plead guilty in exchange for lesser penalties. Most criminal defendants receive some sort of plea agreement. Depending on the...
Know how to address witness credibility in your criminal case
Going up against aggressive prosecutors can be tough. These men and women often have years, sometimes even decades, of experience, and they know how to build compelling cases. However, much of their case in any given instance is probably based on two things: witness...
Can you suppress drug evidence being used against you?
Drug charges can turn your life upside down. Mere allegations can damage your reputation, and a criminal conviction can strip you of your freedom and leave you with a criminal record that can touch nearly every aspect of your life, including your ability to find and...
Traffic violations and trials
One of the cornerstones of the U.S. criminal justice system is the principle that people who are accused of crimes have the right to trial by jury. However, this principle does not apply to many traffic offenses. Many traffic offenses are considered infractions, and...
Breath test refusals and “implied consent”
When you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in California, police officers will usually try to administer a chemical breath or blood test to determine if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.08%. This test creates powerful...
Evidence in white collar crime cases
White collar crime is a very loosely defined category. The FBI uses the term to refer to nonviolent financial crimes, including securities fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and many more. As a result, defendants in white collar crime cases can range from cashiers...
California’s driving points system
Many, if not most, drivers in California get a traffic ticket at some point during their lives. Some of the most common are for relatively minor moving violations such as speeding or running a stop sign. Drivers who get these tickets typically pay a fine and try to be...
What the defeat of Proposition 20 means
Getting tough on crime, in many cases petty theft and other misdemeanors, has taken a hit at the polls in California. On November 3, Proposition 20 went down by a large margin, defeated with 61.72% of the electorate voting no to a proposed initiated state statute that...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
