One of the most tragic elements of driving under the influence of alcohol is the lightning speed with which a relatively minor infraction can be transformed into a serious accident or even a felony. The recent death of a Visalia man in an accident blamed on alcohol...
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Visalia Criminal Law Blog
When is an ignition interlock device ordered by the court?
A drunk driving conviction can hit you with significant penalties. While the possibility of facing jail or even prison time is real, so is the potential to get slammed with fines and irreparable damage to your reputation. Another penalty that many people who are...
When is it worth fighting a traffic ticket in Visalia?
We’ve all been there: Driving down the freeway and the dreaded patrol lights turn on in your rearview mirror. This is when a driver glances down to see how fast he has been driving and how much trouble he may be in. Many drivers have received a traffic ticket in...
Conviction dismissals in California
In California, if a person has been convicted of a crime, he or she may be eligible to have their record dismissed. He or she can petition the court for a dismissal if their conviction was for an infraction, a misdemeanor or a felony and he or she was not sentenced to...
Insurance agent faces three years for alleged theft
Prosecutors treat financial crimes seriously. As a result, those who are facing white collar crime allegations face the possibility of severe penalties being imposed upon them, which can strip them of their freedom, take them away from their families, and leave their...
We can help fight drunk driving charges
Being arrested is never a pleasant experience, especially when one has to spend the night in the drunk tank. But, for those facing charges for driving under the influence, otherwise known as a DUI charge, we are here to help. The consequences are real At the Law...
This motion could keep evidence from being used against you
Financial crimes carry harsh penalties upon conviction. That’s why if you’re facing white collar crime allegations, then it’s crucial to do everything possible to raise doubt as to your guilt. But jurors are impressionable and imperfect. This means that even seemingly...
When does a theft become a grand theft?
For the most part people in California know that they are not suppose to take things that do not belong to them. However, for many different reasons people do take things that they should not take. If this occurs, people who take those items can be charged with theft....
Visalia man crashes into house…. again
Visalia Police responded to an accident Saturday morning involving a Dodge Ram and a residential building. The driver of the vehicle was travelling on Stover Street when he lost control of his car and crashed through a house on Cecil Avenue in Visalia. His vehicle...
How can you defend against probation violation allegations?
We all make mistakes. Sometimes they don’t end up having much of an impact on our life, but in other instances they can result in criminal charges. If that’s happened to you and you accepted your mistake, then you might’ve taken a plea deal that resulted in probation....
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
