Our readers know the difference between felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, with felonies being considered the most serious types of charges a person can face, and misdemeanors being considered “less serious” charges. However, when you are facing a criminal...
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Drunk Driving
Submitting to a DUI breath test
If you have been drinking and then you get behind the wheel without allowing time for the alcohol to be absorbed into your bloodstream, a police officer may stop you because they suspect that you are driving under the influence (DUI). The officer may ask you to submit...
California’s DUI misdemeanor diversion law sparks confusion
On January 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 3234 came into effect as a law. According to this new law, judges now have the authority to grant diversion to first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders in lieu of criminal penalties, depending on the severity of the offense....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
