Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process Case Dismissed (2020)
In a Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process case arising out of an illicit traffic stop and expansion, Elizabeth filed several motions suppressing evidence and dismissing the case. Sadly, […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Obstructing Legal Process
The Outcome: Case Dimissed
Client Granted Compassionate Release (2020)
Ryan and Elizabeth worked with co-counsel to request compassionate release for our client who was sentenced to 16 years in prison. He had served nearly 10 […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Federal Crime
The Outcome: Compassionate Release
Jury Trial (Two Week Trial): Not Guilty (October 2020)
Attorney Ryan Garry and co-counsel litigated a two-week jury trial in October of 2020, representing a Minnesota State Trooper on (1) First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct […]
Read MoreThe Charges: 1st & 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Not Guilty
Cross Examination Reveals Illegal Search by Police: Felony Charges Dismissed (2020)
Ryan’s client, J.Y., was charged with felony animal cruelty charges in Anoka County, Minnesota. Ryan filed motions to dismiss all charges based on the fact that […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Animal Cruelty
The Outcome: Felony Charges Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Eighth Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Seventh Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Sixth Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Fifth Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Fourth Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Third Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: Second Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd (Star Tribune Article). […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Charges
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan teams up with Colin Kaepernick: First Protest Case Dismissed (2020)
Mr. Garry was hired by Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Right’s Foundation regarding the protests associated with the murder of George Floyd, Click Here for […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Protest Violation
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Ryan Convinces Judge To Quash Felony Warrant (2020)
Ryan’s client was investigated for nearly a year, and the prosecutor’s office charged the case as a felony. Ryan represented to the detective and prosecutor that […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony
The Outcome: Judge Quashed the Felony Warrant
Licensed Therapist Avoids Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges (2020)
Ryan represented a licensed therapist whose patient accused him of criminal sexual conduct. Ryan conducted a private investigation and communicated to the investigating detective, and later […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: No Criminal Charges Filed
Doctor Exonerated at Medical Board of False Allegations from Patient (2020)
Our client was falsely accused of improper care regarding a plastic surgery patient. We submitted to the Board a lengthy defense with over 100 pages of […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Allegation of Improper Care
The Outcome: Exonerated
Felony Aiding and Abetting an Offender Case Dismissed (2020)
Our client was charged with aiding an offender based upon a jail call she made to an inmate. Elizabeth carefully reviewed the case and statutes and […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Aiding and Abetting an Offender
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Felony Second Degree Drug Sale Case Dismissed (2020)
In 2018, we were able to obtain a stay of adjudication (no conviction) in a Felony Second Degree Drug Sale case, even against the objection from […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Second Degree Drug Sale
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Prosecutor not to file charges in criminal sexual conduct investigation (2019)
After an eight month battle with a county attorney’s office in western Minnesota, Ryan was able to convince the head prosecuting attorney not to charge our […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Declined (2019)
Our client was accused of committing criminal sexual conduct against his girlfriend. Extensive private investigation was conducted with our investigators, and after several weeks we were […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Declined
Expungement Granted (2019)
Our client was convicted of Petty Misdemeanor Public Nuisance a couple of years back. We petitioned for expungement. Our petition was granted by the judge on […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Petty Misdemeanor Public Nuisance
The Outcome: Expunged
Medical Board Allegations against Pharmacist Dismissed (2019)
After nearly a year of litigation, Ryan was able to convince the Board of Pharmacy to completely dismiss its complaint against a veteran and pharmacist who […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Medical Board Allegations
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed - Career Saved
No Prison Sentence in Mandatory Minimum Drugs/Firearm Case
Our client (F.P.) was charged with possessing drugs with a firearm. This charge calls for a 36-month mandatory minimum prison sentence. Thankfully, we were able to […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Drug Possession With Firearm
The Outcome: Probation
Charges Against Doctor Reduced to Disorderly Conduct (2019)
Our client, a doctor living in Washington, was charged with assaulting his daughter. The evidence was strong against him. His physician license was in jeopardy so […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
Prostitution Charges Continued for Dismissal (2019)
Our client, S.C., while working at an Asian Massage Parlor, was set up by an undercover police officer posing as a patron. She was ultimately charged […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Prostitution
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony Drug Case Avoids Conviction (2019)
Our client, C.F., was charged with a felony drug offense. The search of his vehicle was questionable, and the prosecutor offered a stay of adjudication which […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Offense
The Outcome: No Conviction
Assault Charges Dropped Before Trial (2019)
In 2019, our (M.S.R.) client was charged with domestic assault against his wife. Because he was not a citizen, a conviction would have made him subject […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dropped
Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Declined (2019)
In 2018, our client (A.L.B.) was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct. If convicted, he would have faced a presumptive commitment to prison of 144 months. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Declined
Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Declined (2019)
In 2018, our client (A.L.B.) was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct. If convicted, he would have faced a presumptive commitment to prison of 144 months. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Declined
Assault Charges Dismissed before Trial (2019)
In 2019, our client, G.L., was charged with 5th Degree Assault. Our private investigators obtained a statement from a witness who corroborated our client’s story. Ryan […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Prosecutor Declined Criminal Sexual Conduct Prosecution (2019)
Our client (J.M.) was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota. Our team conducted a through private investigation and interviewed witnesses the police officer neglected. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Prosecutor Declined To File Formal Charges
Assault Charges Declined (2019)
Our client (B.H.) was being investigated for assault in southern Minnesota. Our team conducted a through private investigation and interviewed witnesses the police officer neglected. The […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Prosecutor Declined Charges
No Charges Filed (2019)
In 2019, our client (S.W.) was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct by a woman he dated. If convicted, J.C. would have faced a presumptive commitment […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: No Charges Filed
No Charges Filed (2019)
In 2018, our client (J.C.) was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct by a woman he met on a dating website. If convicted, J.C. would have […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: No Charges Filed
Criminal Sexual Assault Charges Declined (2019)
In 2019, our client (S.B), a former police officer, was investigated for criminal sexual conduct after his former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her. If […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Assault Charges Declined (2019)
The Outcome: Charges Declined
Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed at Jury Trial (2019)
Our client, N.C., was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct. He was 100% innocent of the allegations. Our team led an aggressive defense and […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed at Jury Trial (2019)
The Outcome: Dismissed at Jury Trial
(2018) First Degree Cocaine Charges Dismissed
Our client was charged with First Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance after police executed a search warrant at his home. The charges carried a presumptive […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance
The Outcome: Prosecutor Dismissed the Case
No Conviction on Second Degree Drug Case
Our client was charged with second degree drug possession. Due to various issues in the case, we were able to negotiate a resolution with a stay […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree Drug Possession
The Outcome: No Conviction
The Charges: Employment Issue
The Outcome: Employment Continued
Judge Revokes Plea Agreement and Stays Adjudication (2018)
A truly remarkable result … the first time Ryan has ever seen a Judge exhibit so much courage. Ryan’s client was charged with First Degree Sale […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Sale of Cocaine
The Outcome: Stay Adjudication
First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Declined (2018)
In 2017, our client (J.O.), a veteran in the Marines, was investigated for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges after his former girlfriend accused him of […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Sexual Assault
The Outcome: County Attorney’s Office Decided to Decline Charging
Client Sentencing Reduced to Gross Misdemeanor (2018)
At a client’s sentencing in Dakota County yesterday, the Judge rejected the government’s request for a felony sentence and granted the defense motion for a downward […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Mortgage Fraud
The Outcome: Felony Sentence Reduced to Gross Misdemeanor
No Charges in Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation (2018)
Our client was accused of nonconsensual sexual intercourse, a crime if charged and convicted could have sent him to prison for 12 years minimum. Our client […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: No Charges
Client’s Third Degree Drug Charges Dismissed on Illegal Search (2018)
Client was charged with Third Degree Drug Possession. Ryan and Elizabeth reviewed the police reports and squad video transcripts and it was clear that the police […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree Drug Charges
The Outcome: Dismissed
Federal Drug Case Sentencing Victory (2017)
Our client was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in federal court. The Guidelines sentence called for imprisonment of 188–235 months. The government requested […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
The Outcome: Mandatory Minimum Sentence
High Profile Case: All Charges Dismissed (2017)
Our client was charged with Felony Riot and multiple counts of Felony Aiding an Offender After the Fact in a high profile shooting case. Our client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Riot, Felony Aiding an Offender After the Fact
The Outcome: All Charges Dismissed
Drug Investigation Results in No Charges (2017)
Client was arrested and later released for pending drug charges. Search problems in the case allowed Mr. Garry to speak with the government and eventually convince […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Pending Drug Charges
The Outcome: No Charges
Attorneys Convince Prosecutor to Decline Charging Prostitution Case (2017)
State v. H.R. Our client was under investigation for solicitation of prostitution, where the supposed prostitute was actually an undercover police officer. Based on the client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Solicitation of Prostitution
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Gross Misdemeanor DWI/Refusal Charges Dismissed before Trial (2017)
State v. A.A. Our client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor Refusal to Test charge and a Misdemeanor DWI. We filed motions to dismiss for lack […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Refusal to Test
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Felony Drug Case Dismissed (2017)
Our client was charged with Felony Drug Possession and Intent to Sell. We challenged whether the police officers had any legal reason to enter our client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Possession & Intent to Sell
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Third Felony DWI Client Gets Dispositional Departure (2017)
Our client was charged with his third felony DWI and was facing a presumptive commitment to prison for 79 months. Elizabeth and Ryan wrote a detailed […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony DWI
The Outcome: No prison sentence
Pharmacist Drug Case Dismissed (2017)
Ryan Garry represented a pharmacist who stole drugs from her employer. She was eventually caught and charged with a felony drug offense. After nearly a year […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Offense
The Outcome: Resolved with No Conviction
Incredible Dispositional Departure on First Degree Meth Case (2017)
Our client had over 22 prior criminal convictions, all related to his 19-year habit of abusing meth. He then got charged with two felony First Degree […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony First Degree Drug Charges
The Outcome: Departure and No Jail Time
Judge Dismisses Order for Protection after Trial (2017)
The Petitioner, a police officer, filed an order for protection on behalf of a family member against our client. The affidavit alleged false sexual abuse by […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Sexual Abuse
The Outcome: Dismissed
State v. D.G. (2017)
We convinced the judge to completely dismiss the case despite a prior driving record.
Read MoreThe Charges: Misdemeanor Driving After Suspension
The Outcome: Dismissed
State v. A.G (2017)
Our client was charged with DWI. We convinced the judge to dismiss the case because, after many months had passed since charging, discovery still had not […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
The Outcome: Dismissed
State v. W.B. (2017)
Our client was charged with pointing a gun at another individual. We reviewed all the police reports and were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Misdemeanor Intentionally Point a Gun
The Outcome: Dismissed
State v. W.C. (2017)
Government has undercover cop pretending to be a 14 year old girl seeking older men for prostitution. Complaint and police reports listed detailed text conversation where […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Solicit Child Prostitution
The Outcome: Dismissed
Driver’s License Revocation Rescinded in Test Refusal Case (2016)
Ryan went to trial and argued that his clients right to speak with an attorney before deciding whether to submit to a test was violated. The […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI Test Refusal
The Outcome: Driver’s License Revocation Rescinded
Ryan Saves Client Prison Sentence (2016)
Ryan represented S.J. on her fourth probation violation on a felony drug case. The government requested a very long executed jail sentence due to the client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Charge
The Outcome: Released From Custody
Drug Homicide Investigation Dropped (2016)
Ryan Garry represented his client, D.E., who called 911 to seek assistance for his friend who overdosed on narcotics. Police narrowed their investigation and set the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Murder
The Outcome: Investigation Dropped
State v. B.B. (Murder Case)(2016)
Our client was facing many decades in prison for shooting an individual in North Minneapolis. There was no plea agreement short of nearly three decades in […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Murder
The Outcome: Not Guilty!
Dismissal in Harassment Restraining Order Case (2016)
Ryan represented a falsely accused individual (Respondent) whose brother (Petitioner) accused him of assault in order to gain favor in the family business. The allegations were […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Falsely Accused Individual
The Outcome: Case Dismissed!
Not Guilty Verdicts on Drug Case (2016)
Our client was charged with transporting 87 pounds of high grade marijuana from California to Minnesota. Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and local law enforcement investigated […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Distribution
The Outcome: Not Guilty
Nursing Board Complaint: Case Dismissed (2016)
Ryan and Elizabeth represented a nurse practitioner on frivolous allegations brought by the Veterans Administration. We contested the allegations at a Nursing Board hearing and the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Nursing Board Complaint
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed Due to Mental Incompetency (2016)
Our client was charged with a criminal case in Benton county. Mr. Garry suspected that his client might not understand the criminal case and the procedures […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Felony Drug Case Dismissed (2016)
Our client was charged with felony drug sale. We challenged the conviction on multiple grounds, one of which was reason for the traffic stop and probable […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Sale
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Probation Violation Dismissed Based on Probation’s Incompetence (2016)
The government filed a probation violation claiming that our client had violated probation by pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. The actual violation stated that […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Probation Violation
The Outcome: Dismissed
Second Degree Test Refusal Dismissed (2016)
Our client was charged with Second Degree Gross Misdemeanor Test Refusal, Third Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI, and Misdemeanor Careless Driving. We challenged the constitutionality of Minnesota’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI, Third Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI, Misdemeanor Careless Driving
The Outcome: Test Refusal dismissed
Gross Misdemeanor Test Refusal Dismissed! (2015)
Client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor DWI Test Refusal. A review of the police reports did not indicate anything was amiss. But a review of the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor DWI Test Refusal
The Outcome: Dismissed!
Expungement of Gross Misdemeanor Traffic Case (2015)
Our client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Failure to Stop at School Bus. We were able to obtain a resolution that would keep a conviction off […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Failure to Stop at School Bus
The Outcome: Case Expunged!
Felony Theft Expungement Granted (2015)
Our client had been charged with Felony Theft. Despite objections from both the city and county prosecutors and the BCA, we were able to convince the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Theft Expungement
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Felony Drug Expungement Granted (2015)
Our client had been charged with Felony Drug Possession. We petitioned for expungement and the judge granted our request. See the judge’s order here.
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Expungement
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Traffic Charges Dismissed (2015)
Our client was charged with Failure to Stop for Collision, Driving After Cancellation, and Duty to Drive with Due Care. We filed a probable cause motion […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Collision, Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation, and Petty Misdemeanor Duty to Drive with Due Care
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
First Degree Drug Case – No Jail Time (2015)
Our client was charged with First Degree Controlled Substance (Sale of Cocaine) for selling a large amount of marijuana and cocaine to an undercover police officer. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Drug Sale
The Outcome: No jail time
Refusal Reduced to Careless (2015)
Despite our client being charged with Third Degree DWI Refusal, Ryan and Elizabeth were able to negotiate a result where our client pled guilty to Careless […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree Test Refusal
The Outcome: Pled to Careless Driving
Harassment Restraining Order Case Dismissed (2015)
At this Order for Protection hearing, the Petitioner testified and claimed that our client was harassing her and threatening her life. She testified that she thought […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Order for Protection Petition
The Outcome: Petition Dismissed
DWI Reduced to Open Bottle (2015)
Client was pulled over and charged with Driving While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Police found prescription narcotics in the vehicle as well as […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (Controlled Substance), Open Bottle, Prescription Labels Missing
The Outcome: DWI Dismissed, Pled to Open Bottle
Statute Found Unconstitutional (2015)
Our client was charged with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct and Possession of Child Pornography relating to sexual encounters with a 15-year-old. Our client believed (and had […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct, Possession of Child Pornography
The Outcome: Statute Held Unconstitutional, Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed
Felony Strangulation Case Dismissed (2015)
Our client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Gross Misdemeanor Interference with an Emergency Call. In addition to criminal consequences, our client would […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation, Gross Misdemeanor Interference with an Emergency Call
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
First Degree Drug Charges Dismissed: Client walks free, avoids 86 months in prison (2014)
Our client was charged with First Degree Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance (mushrooms). The criminal charges carried a presumptive prison commitment of 86 months […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Drug Sale, Second Degree Drug Possession
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Expungement of Drug Case (2014)
Elizabeth and Ryan’s client was charged with Fifth Degree Drug Possession back in August of 2010. He pled guilty and received a stay of adjudication. In […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Expungement of Felony Drug Case
The Outcome: All Records Expunged
Gross Misdemeanor Stop Arm Violation Dismissed (2014)
Elizabeth’s client was charged with illegally driving past a school bus stop arm – a gross misdemeanor. Her client was adamant that she did not commit […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor School Bus Arm Violation
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
DWI Case Dismissed – Cop Illegally Ordered PBT! (2014)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was pulled over for having her license plate partially covered up with snow. The arresting officer smelled the odor of alcohol coming […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Misdemeanor DWI
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Government’s Restitution Request Denied! (2014)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was charged with Felony Robbery due to taking a man’s cell phone. Our client was also accused of damaging a different man’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Restitution in Felony Robbery
The Outcome: No Restitution Ordered
Client Avoids Whiskey Plates and Ignition Interlock (2014)
At the implied consent hearing, Ryan convinced the attorney general’s office to administratively reduce the client’s high BAC test to a level below .16, which means […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI, Implied Consent
The Outcome: No Whiskey Plates, No Ignition Interlock
Expungement Granted in Felony Assault Case (2014)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was wrongfully charged with Felony Third Degree Assault. After far too long, the criminal case was finally dismissed. The civil side of […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Third Degree Assault
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Disorderly Conduct Charges Dismissed! (2014)
After an extensive investigation and legal work, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
Read MoreThe Charges: Disorderly Conduct
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
DWI Case Dismissed: Officer Did Not Have Valid Reason for Traffic Stop (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client had been pulled over for allegedly swerving several times during the two miles the arresting officer followed him. Ryan and Elizabeth first […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor DWI Test Refusal
The Outcome: Dismissed!
All Records Sealed in Public Urination Case (2013)
Ryan’s client was charged with Public Urination. Ryan obtained him a great result, which ended in a dismissal of the case. Unfortunately, this does not mean […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Expungement of Public Urination Charge
The Outcome: Case Expunged
Synthetic Drug Case Dismissed! (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client and his co-defendant were charged with felony sale and possession of a synthetic drug called XLR-11. Despite the law claiming that XLR-11 […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Synthetic Drug Possession and Sale
The Outcome: All charges dismissed
Expungement of Drug Case Granted (2013)
Ryan’s client was prosecuted back in 2007 with a drug charge. Ryan negotiated a sentence that resolved in the case being dismissed. This dismissal, however, did […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Drug Conviction
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Maltreatment of Minor Won on Appeal (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth represented an innocent client. The client was charged with Felony Third Degree Assault (see here). After Ryan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Maltreatment of a Minor (Administrative & Civil Case)
The Outcome: Won on Appeal
Third Degree GM DWI (2nd offense) Reduced to Careless Driving (2013)
In a recent Third Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI case where Ryan and Elizabeth’s client had been convicted of a separate DWI one year earlier, Ryan convinced […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI
The Outcome: Resolved as Careless Driving
Officer Had No Reason to Stop Petitioner – License Revocation Rescinded! (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client had been pulled over for allegedly swerving. At the Implied Consent Hearing, Ryan convinced the judge that our client did not swerve […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI Test Refusal - license revoked
The Outcome: License revocation rescinded!
Felony Assault Continued for Dismissal (2013)
After an extensive investigation by Ryan’s private investigator, Ray DiPrima, Ryan was able to convince the government to continue the entire case for dismissal. Charges dismissed.
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Third Degree Assault
The Outcome: Continued for Dismissal
.14 DWI Resolved as a Careless Driving (2013)
Ryan’s client was charged with a DWI, having a blood alcohol concentration of a .14. After challenging many issues in this case, including Source Code and […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (.14 BAC)
The Outcome: Resolved as Careless Driving
Expungements Won in Three Cases (2013)
Three of Ryan’s clients were charged with unlawfully accessing computer systems. After obtaining resolutions in which resolved in Ryan’s client’s favors, the cases were eventually dismissed. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Expungement
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Second Time Our Client Wins His DWI Charge (2013)
At the client’s first appearance, attorneys Elizabeth and Ryan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss all charges against the client. This was the second time our client […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Charge dismissed
McNeely Win, Charge Dismissed (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood-Alcohol Content of .08 or more within 2 hours of […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI, DWI - .08 or more
The Outcome: McNeely motion to suppress granted, DWI .08 charge dismissed
Case Continued for Dismissal (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was charged with Obstructing Legal Process. Ryan and Elizabeth filed a motion to dismiss and the prosecutor threatened adding a Disorderly Conduct […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Obstructing Legal Process
The Outcome: Continuance for Dismissal
Driving Offense Dismissed (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was charged with a driving after revocation offense. Ryan and Elizabeth filed a motion to dismiss the case because the officer lacked […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Driving After Revocation
The Outcome: Case Dismissed!
No Jail Time in Second Degree DWI (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client did everything right – treatment, ignition interlock, AA, volunteering, employment, a strong support network. Through a sentencing letter and oral argument, Ryan […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree DWI
The Outcome: No Jail Time
No Jail in Felony DWI Case (2013)
Ryan convinced the judge that no jail time was warranted in a felony DWI case. Ryan’s client had 4 prior DWI convictions and 1 prior Felony […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony DWI
The Outcome: No Jail Time
Synthetic Marijuana Case Dismissed (2013)
Ryan convinced a judge to dismiss Ryan and Elizabeth’s client’s felony drug charges who was accused of selling and possessing 80 pounds of synthetic marijuana. The […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Fourth Degree Drug Sale
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Chiropractic License Maintained (2013)
Ryan was able to successfully convince the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to allow Ryan and Elizabeth’s client, a doctor practicing in the State of Minnesota, to […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Chiropractic License in Jeopardy due to Criminal Charges
The Outcome: Chiropractic License Maintained
Not Guilty Jury Verdicts on Felony Domestic Assault Case (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client was charged by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office with Felony Domestic Assault (Strangulation) and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. His ex-wife, the alleged victim, […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Domestic Assault (Strangulation), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
The Outcome: Not Guilty on All Counts
Harassment Restraining Order Dismissed (2013)
Ryan and Elizabeth’s client’s next door neighbor, the petitioner, obtained a harassment restraining order (HRO) against him. After talking with other neighbors, the client’s house’s former […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Harassment Restraining Order
The Outcome: Dismissed
Felony Assault Dismissed (2013)
The government charged our client with Felony Third Degree Assault, and he was taken away from his wife and children. Ryan and Elizabeth conducted an aggressive […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Third Degree Assault
The Outcome: Charge Dismissed
Felony Jury Trial: Not Guilty! (2012)
Immediately prior to trial in Lyon County, the prosecutor’s only plea offer was to plead guilty to First Degree Assault and serve 72 months in prison. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, First Degree Burglary (Assault), and First Degree Burglary
The Outcome: Three Not Guilty Verdicts
Officer’s Traffic Stop Illegal = Case Dismissed! (2012)
At the contested omnibus hearing in McLeod County, Ryan’s cross-examination of the arresting police officer demonstrated that his suspicion of criminal activity was merely a guess, […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Driving in Violation of a Limited License
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
No Random Testing in a Felony Drug Case (2012)
Despite the government’s and probation department’s insisting on requiring Ryan and Elizabeth’s client to submit to random alcohol and drug tests for five years, at the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Possession of Marijuana
The Outcome: No Random Drug or Alcohol Testing
DWI Charges Dismissed (Despite Blood Level .14)! (2012)
On the day of the jury trial in Anoka County, Ryan was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all DWI charges, and, despite Ryan’s client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: DWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving
.14 BAC DWI Reduced to Careless Driving (2012)
On the day of the Jury Trial in Anoka County, Ryan was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all DWI charges, and, despite Ryan’s client’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: DWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving
Minnesota Board of Nursing Charges Dismissed (2012)
In Ramsey County, the Minnesota Board of Nursing was pursuing ethical charges against Ryan’s client who was a supervising nurse practitioner at a major Twins Cities […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Board of Nursing Disciplinary Action
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed! (2012)
Immediately prior to the felony jury trial in Hennepin County, the prosecutor dismissed all charges. If Ryan’s client would have been convicted, he would have gone […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
State Destroyed Test: Client Wins! (2011)
The government destroyed Ryan’s client’s blood test before he had a chance to retest it to confirm its accuracy. The Hennepin County judge threw the State’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (IC)
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Asian Massage Parlor Prostitution Charges Dismissed! (2011)
In Washington County, Ryan filed a variety of motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges, mostly citing the police officer’s illegal conduct of engaging in 30–60 […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Prostitution
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony Aiding First Degree Murder Charges Dismissed! (2011)
After an exhaustive private investigation, asserting his client’s innocence, Ryan was successful in convincing the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to dismiss all charges against our client […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Aiding and Abetting Murder, Accomplice After the Fact to Murder, Obstructing Legal Process
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Expungement of First Degree Drug Case Granted! (2011)
The government wrongfully charged Ryan’s client with selling cocaine to an undercover federal agent. He was charged with First Degree Controlled Substance and his presumptive prison […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Sale of Cocaine
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Statutory Expungement Granted (2011)
A Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s client’s expungement of a Criminal Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult Charge. Ryan had convinced a prosecutor to resolve the case […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (BCA and Judicial Records) (2011)
A Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s client’s motion to expunge her Gross Misdemeanor Theft Conviction. This decision was significant given the fact that her conviction did […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Theft
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
Assault Charges Dismissed (2011)
As the jury was being summoned to the courtroom in Hennepin County, the prosecuting attorney dismissed all charges against Ryan’s client.
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Third DWI Offense Reduced to Careless Driving (2010)
In Ramsey County at the contested omnibus hearing, Ryan successfully argued to the prosecutor that because the State’s BCA blood test was destroyed prior to the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI (Child in Vehicle)
The Outcome: Third Offense DWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving
First Degree Drug Charges Dismissed! (2010)
Ryan’s client was investigated by the United States Department of Justice and the DEA. After the U.S. Attorney’s Office rejected the prosecution, the case was charged […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Controlled Substance (Sale) of Meth
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict: Felony Disarming a Police Officer (2010)
On November 15, 2010 in Hennepin County, on behalf of his client, Ryan rejected the State’s plea offer and went to jury trial in the above […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer
The Outcome: Not Guilty Verdict
.19 DWI Reduced to Careless Driving (2010)
At the contested omnibus hearing in Hennepin County, Ryan cross-examined the arresting police officer and made him admit that he “made a mistake” by reading the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (.19 BAC)
The Outcome: DWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving
First Degree Burglary Charges Dismissed! (2010)
In the days before the jury trial was set to begin in Hennepin County, Ryan secured a dismissal on a criminal case that would have sent […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Burglary
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
First Amendment Win (2010)
At trial and after cross-examining four St. Cloud city employees in Stearns County, Ryan convinced the hearing officer to rule that the city had discriminatorily prosecuted […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Violating a City Ordinance
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Rare Downward Departure Motion Granted in Drug Case (2010)
At sentencing, Ryan successfully argued to keep his client from serving 86 months in prison on a First Degree Controlled Substance (Sale) case. In Beltrami County, […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Controlled Substance (Sale of Meth)
The Outcome: Downward Departure Motion Granted
Expungement Granted (2010)
A Washington County judge granted Ryan’s motion to expunge ALL records relating to his client’s dismissal of his First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges. Click to […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Rape)
The Outcome: Expungement Granted
DWI – Police Officers Illegally Enter Apartment (2009)
At a bench conference prior to the trial, a Hennepin County judge issued a decision rescinding the Revocation of Ryan’s client’s license after discussions with counsel […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Source Code Victory (2009)
At the implied consent trial, a Washington County judge granted Ryan’s motion to discover the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000.
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Souce Code Victory – Test Suppressed (2009)
At the contested omnibus hearing, a Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s motion to make the State produce the “Source Code” to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath test) […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Source Code Victory: Revocation of License is Rescinded (2009)
At the implied consent trial, an Anoka County judge granted Ryan’s motion to discover the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000. Revocation of License was rescinded […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
First Degree Rape Charges Dismissed – Client Innocent (2009)
Ryan’s client was charged with the most serious criminal sexual conduct case in the Minnesota Criminal Code. In Washington County, Ryan conducted an extensive private investigation […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
15 Police Officers Illegally Raid House = Charges Dismissed (2009)
After a lengthy contested omnibus hearing in Stearns County, the judge granted Ryan’s motions to strike language from a search warrant and dismiss two criminal counts. […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Obstructing Legal Process, Underage Consumption, Failure to Leave a Loud Party
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
DWI Revocation Dismissed After Contested Hearing (Illegal Stop) (2009)
At the implied consent trial in Anoka County, Ryan’s cross-examination of the arresting officer convinced the Court that the officer’s mistake of fact was unreasonable and […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI
The Outcome: Motion to Rescind Granted
Motion to Dismiss DWI Granted (2009)
At the contested omnibus hearing, a Sherburne County judge granted Ryan’s motions to (1) reduce charges to Fourth Degree Misdemeanor because the State unlawfully enhanced the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony DWI Dismissed (2009)
At the contested omnibus hearing, a Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony DWI
The Outcome: Felony DWI Charges Dismissed, Client Exonerated
Source Code Victory – Test Suppression (2009)
At the contested omnibus hearing, an Anoka County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Source Code Victory (2009)
At the implied consent trial, a Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Source Code DWI Victory (2009)
At the implied consent hearing, an Anoka County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Source Code DWI Victory (2009)
At the implied consent hearing, an Anoka County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Source Code Victory (2009)
At the implied consent hearing, a Hennepin County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Gun Charges Dismissed Based on Illegal Search (2009)
Ryan filed motions in Ramsey County to dismiss based on recent case law, Arizona v. Gant, 129 S.Ct. 1710 (2009). The government dismissed charges the day […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Obstructing Legal Process, Possession of a Pistol Without a Permit
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Driving Privileges Reinstated (2008)
At the implied consent hearing in McLeod County, the Commissioner of Public Safety rescinded the implied consent revocation of Ryan’s client’s driving privileges based upon unconstitutional […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI, Implied Consent Revocation
The Outcome: Driving Privileges Reinstated
Charges Dismissed – Fourth Amendment Violation (2008)
Ryan litigated a contested omnibus hearing in McLeod County and argued that all charges should be dismissed based on Fourth Amendment violations. The judge dismissed all […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI/Refusal, Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed (2008)
In Hennepin County, all charges were dismissed on the day of trial.
Read MoreThe Charges: Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
DWI Charges Dismissed, License Revocation Rescinded (2008)
During negotiations prior to trial in Anoka County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the DWI charges. Ryan’s client pled guilty to Careless Driving. In the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (Breath test .19)
The Outcome: DWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving
Harassment Stalking Charges Dismissed (2008)
At pretrial in Dakota County, Ryan convinced the City Prosecutor to dismiss charges after extensive investigation of the alleged “victim.”
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Harassment Stalking
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Controlled Substance and Fleeing Charges Dismissed (2008)
Ryan’s client’s former lawyer suggested he take a “diversion” plea agreement. Ryan reviewed the Hennepin County case and filed motions to dismiss. Shortly after filing the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Controlled Substance, Fleeing a Peace Officer
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
No Charge in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case (2008)
Ryan was hired preliminarily to investigate and convince the government to not charge his client with First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Ramsey County.
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: No Crimes Charged
License Revocation Rescinded (2008)
At the implied consent trial, Ryan convinced a Hennepin County judge to rescind the revocation of Ryan’s client’s license revocation.
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (.30)
The Outcome: License Revocation Rescinded
Judge Dismissed All Charges (2008)
Upon “right to confrontation” motions filed by Ryan, a Scott County judge dismissed all charges against Ryan’s client on the day of trial.
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Revocation of License Rescinded (2008)
After the implied consent hearing in Ramsey County, revocation of Ryan’s client’s driver’s license was rescinded. Click to see Judge’s Order
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Revocation of License Rescinded
Prosecutor Declined to Charge Based on Ryan’s Investigation (2008)
Ryan’s client hired Ryan while being investigated for Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree in Dakota County. Ryan conducted an extensive investigation into the case […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree Investigation
The Outcome: No Crimes Charged
Hung Jury/Mistrial – Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder (2008)
After a three-week jury trial in Anoka County, and three days of jury deliberation, the Anoka County jury could not reach a verdict. Ryan’s client was […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
The Outcome: Hung Trial/Mistrial
BCA Could Not Produce Blood Test – Test Suppressed (2008)
At the contested omnibus hearing, a Watonwan County judge granted Ryan’s motion to compel Ryan’s client’s blood collection kit for independent examination. Because the blood collection […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Test Suppressed
Felony Terroristic Threats – All Charges Dismissed (2008)
At the contested omnibus hearing, a Dakota County judge granted Ryan’s motion to dismiss all felony charges based on Ryan’s Florence probable cause hearing. Ryan cross-examined […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Terroristic Threats
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Illegal Traffic Stop: All Charges Dismissed (2008)
After a contested omnibus hearing in which Ryan cross-examined the arresting officer, a Ramsey County judge dismissed all charges because the traffic stop was illegal. Ryan’s […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Source Code Victory, License Revocation Rescinded (2008)
In Dakota County, Ryan argued that his client was entitled to the source code for the intoxilyzer. The court granted the Ryan’s motion and ordered the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Motion Granted, License Revocation Rescinded
Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges – Defendant Exonerated (2007)
In this Dakota County case, Ryan led an intensive investigation into the government’s allegations of sexual abuse. Ryan convinced the government not to file charges. Client […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation
The Outcome: Client Exonerated
DWI Dismissed – Illegal Stop (2007)
In Dakota County, the State dismissed the DWI charges of Ryan’s client (an FBI agent) at the pretrial hearing given the fact that Ryan won the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Domestic Assault Charges Dismissed (2007)
In Washington County at the jury trial, Ryan’s motion to dismiss the case was granted.
Read MoreThe Charges: Domestic Assault, Interference with a 911 Call
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony Assault Dismissed – Lack of Probable Cause (2007)
At the omnibus hearing in Hennepin County, all charges were dismissed in the Liberian soccer shooting case after the Hennepin County Judge granted Ryan’s motion for […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Second Degree Assault
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation Dropped (2007)
A Minneapolis Sex Crimes Detective was investigating First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges against Ryan’s client. Based on exculpatory evidence discovered by Ryan’s private investigators, Ryan […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation
The Outcome: Criminal Investigation Dropped
Felony Theft Charges Dismissed, Despite Lengthy Record (2007)
Despite Ryan’s client’s lengthy record, at the settlement conference in Hennepin County, Ryan convinced the government to dismiss all charges.
Read MoreThe Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Theft
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Terroristic Threats Charges Dismissed (2007)
Prior to the first appearance in Dakota County, Ryan convinced the County Attorney to dismiss charges after extensive investigation of the alleged “victim” who was found […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Terroristic Threats
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
DWI Test Refusal Dismissed – Officer Illegally Obtained PBT (2007)
In McLeod County, Ryan challenged the government’s charge. Ryan argued that the officer had illegally entered Ryan’s client’s property to ask for a PBT. The judge […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree DWI Test Refusal
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Source Code Victory – Revocation Rescinded (2007)
At the implied consent trial, a Dakota County judge granted Ryan’s motion to order the State to produce the Source Code to the Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI
The Outcome: Source Code Victory
Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charges Dismissed – Illegal Seizure (2007)
After the contested omnibus hearing in Wright County, based on Ryan’s cross-examination, the judge dismissed all charges against Ryan’s client.
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Felony Drug Charges Dismissed (2007)
At the contested probable cause hearing in Mille Lacs County, Ryan convinced the government to dismiss the felony drug charges.
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Crime
The Outcome: Felony Charge Dismissed, Guilty Plea to non-Criminal Petty Misdemeanor
Assault Charges Continued for Dismissal (2007)
At the plea negotiation prior to trial in Hennepin County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to resolve the case with a continuance for dismissal. This means that […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fifth Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Continued for Dismissal
Felony Drug Charges Dismissed (2007)
At the plea negotiation in Scott County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to allow his client to plead to a petty misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Drug Possession (Marijuana, Cocaine)
The Outcome: Felony Charges Dismissed, Guilty Plea to Petty Misdemeanor
Serious DWI Dismissed: Officer Illegally Used PBT (2007)
After a contested omnibus hearing in Hennepin County, all DWI charges were dismissed because of a Fourth Amendment violation, specifically that the officer did not have […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree DWI (3rd offense in ten years), Forfeiture of Infiniti Vehicle
The Outcome: DWI Charges Dismissed, Vehicle Returned
Client Did not Have “Capacity to Refuse” Testing – DWI Revocation Rescinded (2007)
At the implied consent trial in Hennepin County, Ryan’s client’s revocation was rescinded because Ryan’s client was incapable of refusing to submit to testing. After extensive […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Third Degree Refusal to Submit to Testing, Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed, Guilty Plea to Underage Violation
Underage Drinking and Curfew Charges Dismissed (2007)
At the contested omnibus hearing in Washington County, the charges were dismissed.
Read MoreThe Charges: Underage Drinking and Driving (not a drop), Curfew Violation
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Criminal Damage to Property Charges Dropped (2007)
Ryan convinced the investigating detective in Ramsey County that evidence was not sufficient to proceed with charges to the County Attorney. Case closed.
Read MoreThe Charges: Criminal Damage to Property
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed (2006)
At the omnibus hearing in Wadena County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor that the case should be dismissed because there was not probable cause to proceed in […]
Read MoreThe Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Third DWI Offense Reduced to Careless Driving (2006)
Prior to the jury trial in Ramsey County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to reduce Ryan’s client’s third DWI to a Careless Driving offense.
Read MoreThe Charges: Second Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI (.17)
The Outcome: DWI Reduced to Careless Driving
Stay of Adjudication = No DWI Conviction (2006)
In Hennepin County prior to the jury trial, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to agree to a stay of adjudication, which means that there will be no […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI
The Outcome: Stay of Adjudication
License Revocation Rescinded (2006)
In Dakota County at the implied consent hearing, Ryan’s client’s license revocation was rescinded because the State could not produce the source code to the Intoxilzyer […]
Read MoreThe Charges: DWI (.20)
The Outcome: Case Dismissed
Illegal DWI Arrest – Revocation Rescinded (2006)
In Hennepin County at the implied consent hearing, the judge rescinded the revocation of Ryan’s client’s driver’s license and the government’s case was dismissed because of […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fourth Degree DWI (.16)
The Outcome: DWI Reduced to Careless Driving
Felony Fleeing Charges Dismissed for Lack of Probable Cause (2006)
In Mille Lacs County at the contested omnibus hearing, the judge dismissed all charges against Ryan’s client for lack of probable cause. After Ryan cross-examined the […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Assault Charges Dismissed (2006)
In Hennepin County just prior to trial, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to drop all charges.
Read MoreThe Charges: Fifth Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed
Domestic Assault Charges Dismissed (2006)
In Dakota County just prior to the jury trial, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal, which means that all charges were […]
Read MoreThe Charges: Fifth Degree Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct
The Outcome: Continuance for Dismissal
All Criminal Charges Dismissed (2006)
In Scott County, Ryan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss all charges against Ryan’s client prior to trial.
Read MoreThe Charges: Hit and Run, Leaving Scene of Accident, Driving Without Due Care, Driver to Report Crash
The Outcome: Charges Dismissed