As a criminal defense attorney, I often encounter cases where the evidence appears strong on the...
ARRESTED
DOES NOT MEAN GUILTY
Case Study
Case Study: Dismissal in State v. W.C. – Second Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Chisago County, 2023)
Background In 2023, Ryan Pacyga, an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney, took on the...
Case Study: Axelberg v. Comm’r of Public Safety – Minnesota Supreme Court
Background In this pivotal case, a wife found herself in a dangerous situation after an argument...
Case Study: Reduction of Charges in State v. K.M. – Third Degree DWI Test Refusal (Goodhue County, 2023)
Background In 2023, Marie Pacyga, a skilled Minnesota DWI defense attorney, represented K.M., who...
Case Study: Denial of Restitution in State v. S.P. – Strangulation and Assault Charges (Dakota County, 2011)
Background S.P. was charged with strangulation and assault in Dakota County. Although the charges...
Case Study: Dismissal in State v. M.G. – Malicious Punishment of a Child (Wright County, 2014)
Background In 2014, M.G. was charged with Malicious Punishment of a Child under Minnesota Statute...
Case Study: Acquittal in State v. Anonymous – Engaging in Prostitution (Ramsey County, 2014)
Background In 2014, the St. Paul Police Department conducted a reverse sting operation targeting...
Case Study: Probation Violation Dismissed in State v. J.A. – DWI and Drug Charge (Dakota County, 2011)
Background J.A. faced a probation violation in Dakota County after being charged with a new DWI...
Case Study: Creative Resolution in State v. T.H. – Harassing Phone Calls (Dakota County, 2016)
Background In 2016, T.H., a licensed professional, was charged with making harassing phone calls...
Case Study: Victory in U.S. v. J.S. – Felon in Possession of a Firearm (8th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2023)
Background In 2023, Ryan Pacyga, a Minnesota criminal defense attorney, successfully argued a...