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federal conspiracy

Overcoming Federal Conspiracy Charges with Strategy

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Background A young man found himself in the midst of a federal conspiracy case, facing charges that carried a mandatory 10-year prison sentence. He was indicted in U.S. District Court for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including LSD, methamphetamine, and marijuana. The federal investigation uncovered evidence of large-scale drug transactions, the use of social media […]

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DWI Test Refusal

DWI Test Refusal Case Study: Charge Reduction

Case Study, DWI

Understanding DWI Test Refusal in Minnesota” (assuming you’re focusing on Minnesota law) In 2023, Marie Pacyga, a skilled Minnesota DWI defense attorney, represented K.M., who was initially charged with third-degree DWI test refusal. The case was further complicated by the fact that the prosecution waited nearly the entire statute of limitations period before filing charges,

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strangulation and assault

Strangulation and Assault Case Study: Denial of Restitution

Assault, Case Study

Understanding Strangulation and its Impact in Assault Cases S.P. was charged with strangulation and assault in Dakota County. Although the charges of strangulation and assault were serious, defense attorney Ryan Pacyga successfully negotiated the dismissal of all charges related to the alleged victim. Despite the dismissal, the State filed a motion seeking restitution of approximately

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malicious punishment of a child

Malicious Punishment of a Child Case Study: Dismissal

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Background In 2014, M.G. was charged with Malicious Punishment of a Child under Minnesota Statute 609.377, following allegations that surfaced after he became the mother’s new boyfriend. The accusations placed M.G. in a difficult position, as child abuse charges carry severe legal and personal consequences. M.G. maintained his innocence, asserting that the allegations were false

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