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Visalia Criminal Law Blog
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...
Consider your defense options carefully for every criminal case
Being accused of a criminal act requires you to take swift action. Your defense strategy is one of the primary things you should focus on while your case is moving through the criminal justice system. The outcome of the criminal matter can impact every area of your...
Misdemeanor convictions come with collateral consequences
Misdemeanor criminal charges are often thought of as minor -- and they're certainly not as serious as felonies. However, misdemeanors make up around 80% of the criminal cases that are heard in this country, and the courts do take these seriously. In fact, people can...
Different types of white collar crimes to know about
People often think of white collar crimes as those that higher level executives might commit, but it's possible for people on any level to be accused of these crimes. The reason they're often associated with the wealthy and executives is because these are often the...
Drunk driving and other reasons for driver’s license revocation
Drivers in California are required to have a valid driver's license in order to legally operate a vehicle on the roadways. Driving when your driver's license is suspended is illegal and can lead to criminal charges. There are many reasons why a person's driver's...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
