Forgery is a commonly charged criminal offense in California. But its commonality doesn’t reduce its impact on those who are convicted. In fact, a forgery conviction can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts at hand, which means that those who lose their...
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Visalia Criminal Law Blog
What are the differences between burglary and theft?
People in California have an expectation of privacy in their homes. They expect that what they have in their home will be protected as well. Various businesses also expect that the possessions and merchandise that they have in their stores will only leave when they...
Understanding the Negligent Operator Points system
Many drivers know they can have their license suspended if they are convicted of DUI or certain other high-priority traffic violations. What many drivers may not understand is that they can also have a license suspended if they accumulate multiple convictions on...
Fresno crash sends two drivers to the hospital
The Fresno Police Department responded to a crash near Church and Chestnut Avenue late Sunday morning. They found multiple vehicles in disrepair and two people injured. The crash occurred when a black Toyota Camry ran a red light at the intersection, striking a van...
What penalties do people face for drug possession?
There are many valid reasons that people in California use drugs. Many people take prescriptions every day for various illnesses and injuries. When people take prescribed drugs it can be very beneficial for treating the injury or illness. However, many people take...
Can I have a DUI conviction removed from my record?
Every human being makes mistakes. Getting a DUI conviction is one of the most common mistakes we can make. But that conviction does not need to follow you around for the rest of your life. Expungement California law allows many criminal convictions to be permanently...
Was your teenager pulled over for drunk driving? Now what?
Parents of Visalia area teenagers know that their children don’t always make the best decisions. In fact, it may seem like they are constantly defying their parent’s rules and pushing the limits. Luckily most of the trouble teenagers get into are minor offenses but if...
Suspected drunk driver kills Visalia man in head-on collision
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...
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...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
