Domestic violence occurs when someone abuses another person. Generally, the person being abused and the abuser are in a relationship or used to be in a relationship, live together or have a child together. It can also occur when the people involved are closely related...
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Defending against driving with a suspended license charges
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Feb 11, 2021 | Misdemeanors
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...
Traffic violations and trials
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jan 13, 2021 | Misdemeanors
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...
California’s driving points system
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Dec 23, 2020 | Misdemeanors
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
On Behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Dec 21, 2020 | Misdemeanors
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...
Misdemeanor convictions come with collateral consequences
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | May 14, 2020 | Misdemeanors
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...
Evaluate your options for a defense against a misdemeanor
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Mar 27, 2020 | Misdemeanors
Some people mistakenly believe that they aren't facing time in jail when they have a misdemeanor charge. The fact is that many misdemeanors do come with time behind bars, so you should factor this into your defense strategy when you're trying to decide what to do...
Tips to avoid traffic tickets
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Mar 27, 2019 | Misdemeanors
Drivers in California know that feeling of nervousness when they notice a police car driving behind them. It doesn't automatically mean the cop is ready to give a ticket, but traffic tickets can be such an expensive hassle that merely the sight of a cop car in the...
The basis for disturbing the peace charges in California
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Feb 20, 2019 | Misdemeanors
In California, there are a few ways in which a person could be charged with disturbing the peace. First, a person could challenge another person to a fight in a public place. Second, an individual could cause a disturbance by making or creating noise at a loud or...
Racial disparity in misdemeanor sentencing
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jan 15, 2019 | Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors account for about 80 percent of the criminal dockets in California and around the country. Misdemeanors are minor crimes punished by fines, probation or short jail sentences, but the way these sanctions are handed down has been criticized by civil rights...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.