Background In 2023, Ryan Pacyga, an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney, took on the case of W.C., a military veteran charged with second-degree assault with a deadly weapon. The client faced severe consequences, including potential prison time, after...
Background In this pivotal case, a wife found herself in a dangerous situation after an argument with her husband turned violent while they were camping in a remote area. After walking back from a nearby tavern, the husband assaulted her, taking her phone and leaving...
Background 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...
Background S.P. was charged with strangulation and assault in Dakota County. Although the charges 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...
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...
Background In 2014, the St. Paul Police Department conducted a reverse sting operation targeting individuals seeking illicit services. As part of the sting, a female undercover officer posed as a prostitute, placing a fake ad on the internet for an illicit massage....
Background J.A. faced a probation violation in Dakota County after being charged with a new DWI and a drug offense while on probation for a prior DWI conviction. Admitting to the violation, J.A. was at risk of significant penalties, including a 30-day jail sentence...
Background In 2016, T.H., a licensed professional, was charged with making harassing phone calls after a personal friendship went sour. The situation escalated when the other party threatened to contact T.H.’s spouse, prompting T.H. to leave several harassing...
Background In 2023, Ryan Pacyga, a Minnesota criminal defense attorney, successfully argued a pivotal case before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. His client, J.S., had been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)....
Background In 2022, a head-on collision in Anoka County tragically resulted in a fatality, and the client of Minnesota criminal defense attorney Marie Pacyga was charged with causing the accident. The client was accused of crossing the median into oncoming traffic,...
Background In 2023, C.M. faced DWI charges in Hennepin County after officers claimed his vehicle smelled like marijuana, leading to a field sobriety test and a subsequent DWI arrest. The client registered a .08 on the DMT breath test, placing him at the legal limit...
Background In 2017, J.R. faced serious drug trafficking charges in Idaho after police, with the help of a K-9 unit, discovered controlled substances in his vehicle. The case hinged on the actions of the K-9 dog, which had alerted officers to the presence of drugs,...
Background In 2023, A.B. was charged with domestic assault in Anoka County after being accused of violent behavior by a partner. A.B. maintained his innocence from the start, asserting that the allegations were fabricated and that he was, in fact, the true victim of...
Background In 2023, J.J. was charged with domestic assault in Scott County after an incident in which it was alleged that she threw an outdoor lawn sculpture at her spouse, striking him in the head and causing injury. The stakes were high, as a domestic assault...
Background In 2016, D.D., a military member with security clearance, was charged with domestic assault and disorderly conduct. The stakes were incredibly high, as a conviction could have jeopardized his military career, security clearance, and future. In addition, a...
Background In 2020, D.I. faced serious charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Hennepin County, which carried severe legal and personal consequences, including a ruined criminal record and lifetime damage to his personal and professional reputation. Given the...
Background In 2015, J.D. was charged with first-degree controlled substance sale after selling a large quantity of methamphetamine to an informant in St. Paul. The entire transaction was recorded on both video and audio, providing the prosecution with strong evidence...
Background In 2023, Marie Pacyga, a Minneapolis DWI defense attorney, represented A.A., who faced charges for driving under the influence of controlled substances. A conviction in such cases can lead to severe consequences, including license suspension, fines, and...
Background In 2023, J.W. was charged with a DWI in Chisago County after registering a .14 blood alcohol concentration on a DMT breath test. The client, who had been at a party, was unexpectedly called upon to take an elderly guest to the hospital. While J.W. had...
Background In 2014, J.P. faced serious charges of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and terroristic threats in Dakota County. While it was clear that J.P. was guilty of the terroristic threats charge, defense attorney Ryan Pacyga was convinced that J.P. was...
Background R.H. was charged with third-degree controlled substance sale under Minnesota Statute 152.023 after a tragic medical emergency led to law enforcement conducting an unauthorized search of his home. R.H.’s family called 911 to seek help for a relative who was...
Criminal sexual conduct cases are among the most challenging and complex matters in the legal system, varying significantly by state and situation. In Minnesota, these cases fall under the umbrella of "criminal sexual conduct," a term that encompasses a wide range of...