Chester County Criminal Defense Attorney Ryan Hyde

DUI charges dismissed: Prescription medications can lead to DUI charges in Pennsylvania, however, the Commonwealth must show you were "impaired such that you were incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle." Challenging the observations of the officer is critical. Even more importantly is understanding the reaults of lab tests and applying them. Every case is different, let us help you protect your rights.

This will be a fascinating test case in what happens when you treat instead of jail addicts.

Preliminary Hearings are a crucial step in defending your rights. Know what rights you have and how to best leverage them for a great result. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free and confidential consultation.

Client served with Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) under questionable circumstances. PFA dismissed, client happily living some place else now. If you have been served with a PFA, don't risk fighting it alone. Let us help you get the outcome you need.

Mental health issues can be a devastating diagnosis. Often times leading people to involvement with the criminal justice system. Glad to see Delonte found help before he got in trouble with the law. If you or a loved one finds yourself in trouble with the criminal justice system because of an undiagnosed or untreated mental health condition, call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde, we have experience that can help you navigate these difficult waters.

Helping a client with multiple 1543(a) - Driving while suspended citations avoid jail time. Working with PennDOT to help her restore her license.

Summary Disorderly Conduct Charges Dismissed. Before you plead guilty to something that can stay on your criminal record for five years, call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. In many ways "it is just like a traffic ticket" but in many ways it is not.

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Post Trial Motion Probation violations, especially when supervised by the SCI, are complicated matters. Time calculations are not necessarily common sense. If you have questions about your sentence, or how your time is being calculated, call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. We can help you understand your sentence or modify it if and when appropriate.

Saved a client 4 points on their license. Why did I get cited? Despite what you have read most departments don't have "quotas" and/or don't get bonuses for writing tickets. However, departments do get PennDOT grants for traffic enforcement. Additionally, if there are enough complaints in an area they will do a special detail. If you get caught in either of these they are unlikely to write warnings. Talk to the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde about how we can help you keep points off your license and save you insurance dollars.

Assault charges dismissed for client: Don't take a chance on your case, even at the District Court level. The Commonwealth has their attorneys and the police on their side, who is watching YOUR back. Get Hyde on your side. Call our offices for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Summary Appeals What happens if you plead to something or lose a trial at district court and latrr find out the results are much more serious. There is a remedy in Common Pleas court. The Court is empowered to hear the case as if it never happened. Be careful though, there is a strictly construed time limitation of 30 days to file. If your case didnt go as you planned, and you need help, call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde and let us help you fight for your rights.

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Mental health issues can be a devastating diagnosis. Often times leading people to involvement with the criminal justice system. Glad to see Delonte found help before he got in trouble with the law. If you or a loved one finds yourself in trouble with the criminal justice system because of an undiagnosed or untreated mental health condition, call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde, we have experience that can help you navigate these difficult waters.

Recently rules regarding the admissible evidence at Preliminary Hearings has changed. While hearsay is still admissible it cant be the only evidence at a PH. What does that mean? Talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney and find out!

Important news for those struggling with mental illness and caught up in the criminal justice system. http://levittownnow.com//bucks-county-pushes-forward-with-

The ends do not always justify the means. If you have been stopped and detained by the police contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free and confidential consultation. You have rights and we will fight to protect them. https://theappeal.org/highway-stop-and-frisk-how-pennsylva/

Some important ideas about positive changes in the system. https://www.nytimes.com//opini/prosecutors-sentencing.html

While a question about what to do at a stop sign may seem overly simplistic, many backroads in Pennsylvania have poorly (or not at all marked) intersections. Trooper Miller gives a good explanation of your responsibility at these intersections. Importantly, he also mentions the severe penalties for a violation. Before you plead guilty to a traffic violation and suffer fines and increased insurance rates, contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free and confidential case evaluation. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4013778705306243&id=510201938997288

Jury service is resuming in Chester County next week, contact our offices to find out what this means for your case. https://chesco.org/183/Jury-Service

Great article about how different ways of thinking can impact future lives. These programs have been around for years and have seen great results!

Recently rules regarding the admissible evidence at Preliminary Hearings has changed. While hearsay is still admissible it cant be the only evidence at a PH. What does that mean? Talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney and find out!

Preliminary Hearings. When you have been charged with a crime, your first chance to challenge the evidence against you is at the Preliminary Hearing at yiur local Magisterial Court. The Commonwealth must demonstrate at least a Prima Facie (rebuttable presumption) level of evidence. To put it another way, they have to start turning over their cards and let you see the evidence. Recently, a opinion that the Commonwealth had been relying on for years to hide witnesses from ...cross examination was overturned. This means you have a better chance to cross examine the witnesses against you and truly fight for your rights. Call or email the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde about your criminal case and let us help you fight for your rights.

The ends do not always justify the means. If you have been stopped and detained by the police contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free and confidential consultation. You have rights and we will fight to protect them. https://theappeal.org/highway-stop-and-frisk-how-pennsylva/

Some important ideas about positive changes in the system. https://www.nytimes.com//opini/prosecutors-sentencing.html

Preliminary Hearings. When you have been charged with a crime, your first chance to challenge the evidence against you is at the Preliminary Hearing at yiur local Magisterial Court. The Commonwealth must demonstrate at least a Prima Facie (rebuttable presumption) level of evidence. To put it another way, they have to start turning over their cards and let you see the evidence. Recently, a opinion that the Commonwealth had been relying on for years to hide witnesses from ...cross examination was overturned. This means you have a better chance to cross examine the witnesses against you and truly fight for your rights. Call or email the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde about your criminal case and let us help you fight for your rights.

Summary Trials. You may have been told by the officer that a non-traffic citation is just like a traffic ticket. While on paper they may be the same, a non-traffic citation can have much more serious consequences. Citations for Retail Theft, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment can remain on your criminal record for five years. Potential employers and colleagues will be able to see them. Importantly, the Commonwealth's burden is the same as in any trial, beyond a reasonable doubt. This may not be the best time for you to go it alone. A half hour conversation with an experienced defense attorney can allay concerns and help you identify defenses. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free consultation and let us show you how we can help.

With Chester County continuing to open up more operations, including testing a procedure for Jury Trials, if you don't have an attorney now is the time to talk to an experienced local attorney who can help you navigate the system and give you the best chance at a fair result.

Guilty Plea: Client receives time served sentence on multiple forgery charges. The decision to plead guilty is never easy. Balancing your right to a trial against competing interests is tough in the best circumstances. Given that Pennsylvania has stayed the rule on timely trials and many counties have banned jury trials until the fall, the decision is that much tougher for those in custody. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L Hyde. Lets talk about your situation, whether bail is an option, or if a favorable deal can be reached. You are not alone, you need an ally in your side to advocate for you.

Assault charges reduced for client. Sentenced to 1 year of probation on new charges and violation. Violations of Probation/Parole can be very serious. The Commonwealth has a lower burden of proof and often takes hard stances on these types of cases, especially when you have new charges involved. Decisions on how to resolve the case can have long term and devastating consequences. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde and let us help protect your rights and minimize the damage a VOP can do.

As thing slowly return to normalcy, the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde has been able to speak with our clients over video and the phone. It was good to see some of them face to face and discuss how the next phase of the COVID disaster will affect them.

If you believe you are ARD eligible, do you really need an attorney? That's not an easy question to answer, but each county has different rules for admission. Additionally, there are statutory constraints to consider. Finally, given the Supreme Court's new decision making an ARD no longer a first offense, having an attorney is your best bet to avoid any procedural snafus. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free consultation to see how to best minimize the damage of a first offense DUI.

Protection From Abuse Orders (PFAs) are very serious documents. After the initial filing you are entitled to hearing within 10 days. This is because you lose many rights when you are the subject of a PFA. Many times these cases can be won without trial but it requires dificult negotiations. If you have to take one to trial you need an ally on your side. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde and see how we can help you.

Be careful out there. Most of the violations they mention carry points, some of them (careless driving) carry substantial points. Before you plead guilty to a traffic citation call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free consultation. We can assist you in determining the affects this citation might have on your insurance rates. https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com//aggressive-drivers-beware-

Interesting case. The discovery violation is scary. At least on some levels the lack of transparency should give one pause as to the "fairness" of the process.

Most people are familiar with what their Miranda rights are. However, it is not a part of most arrests in Pennsylvania (its not like TV). The standard is that a custodial interrogation can be suppressed if they are not given. The police have experience in getting around these rights to get a confession/statement. If you or a loved one have been contacted by the police to "have a chat" or "just clear some things up," contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde for a free consultation. Even professing your innocence can lead to statements which can be used against you. Don't waive important rights without contacting an attorney first. Get Hyde on your side. https://theappeal.org/miranda-rights-weakened-supreme-court/

Another day, another bail hearing. While county courts are starting to open for more business, there are still many limitations. Bail issues in most counties count as an emergency hearing. Talk to an attorney if you or a loved one is still awaiting trial.

Another town opening up for outside dining. https://patch.com//doylestown-borough-close-streets-dining

Good news!! Be safe out there!

Important to note if you have matters pending in Montgomery County.

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Litigated Rule 600 bail issue for a client. COVID 19 has had a devastating impact on the legal system and client's rights. Rule 600, the rule protecting a person's right to a speedy trial in Pennsylvania, should be proactively monitored and addressed. If you or a loved on has been held in pretrial detention for more than 180 days, talk to the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde and make sure your rights are protected.

Client's felony warrant rescinded. Released on bail. A question that we often hear is "what do I do if I have a warrant for my arrest?" The best answer is to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. The reason for this is that an experienced local attorney will know the judges and officers. They will be able to arrange a surrender to minimize the risk of spending time in jail. They can control your exposure to police interrogation, and can help keep the police from ...knocking on your door late at night. Today, we were able to schedule the hearing so our client only missed an hour of work. If you or your loved one finds they have a warrant for anything from an unpaid traffic fine to a felony, contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. Let us help you protect your rights.

Client pleads guilty to reduced charges in theft case. The decision to plead guilty is difficult. You are waiving important rights and accepting often life altering consequences. You should trust that the person negotiating with the Commonwealth has your back, but more importantly, has the knowledge to understand how the plea will impact you and your family. Today we arranged a plea (using video conferencing so that she could appear remotely) for a client to ensure that she would be released before her child started the school year. Contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde to see how we can help protect you and your family.

Charges dismissed for client. Non-traffic citations are a common way for people who have no criminal history to get caught up in the criminal justice system. Charges such as harassment, disorderly conduct, retail theft and trespassing, while not generally punishable with jail sentences, can have lasting effects on a persons hireability. These charges are generally handled in Magisterial District Courts but have the same "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden of proof. Many of... these cases can be dismissed by agreement, sometimes a trial is required. Don't gamble with your future. The Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde routinely handles these matters for clients and offers a free consultation to help educate you on your rights.

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Hopefully, this is the most offensive thing I read today. Apparently, the officers only received probation. https://theintercept.com//nypd-anna-chambers-rape-probati/

This presents a challenge for many people who are locked up waiting for trial. Which/how many constitutional rights can we suspend? While the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has suspended Rule 600 (the timely trial rule) how long until the right to a speedy trial is implicated? Witnesses disappear both good and bad. If you or a loved one are detained and waiting for trial talk to your attorney about potential options.

Almost seems like an afterthought given the events of the past week. While progress on social justice is slow, at least we have made some progress in returning our economy to normal. Keep looking out for your fellow Pennsylvanians and making smart choices. https://www.google.com//pennsylvania-stay-at-home/6231292/

The Superior Court has determined that ARD cannot be used as a first offense to increase mandatory minimums in DUI. Talk to the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde to see what this means for you. For many people, it can lead to a substantial reduction in jail time exposure and mandatory minimums. https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case

Chester county starting to do traffic violation hearings again. If you plead not guilty and were waiting a hearing throughout the quarantine check with your attorney now. If you need help give us a call.

Updates on the judicial emergency.

There is no consensus in Southeast Pennsylvania how this should/will be handled. Most counties are predicting late summer/early fall before jury trials will resume. The Supreme Court has allowed the speedy trial rules to be suspended but there are still constitutional rights that people have to, and should not be afraid, to assert. Contact Ryan L. Hyde if you have a loved one who has been in jail awaiting trial. https://www.pbs.org//criminal-defendants-in-limbo-as-trial

This is an ongoing problem at many local facilities but work arounds exist. While not perfect, we do everything we can to keep our clients in the know and work with them on preparing their defenses.

As courts are starting to open up for more and more hearings, now is a good time to get in touch with your attorney. Going to court was never easy but with new regulations, your attorney is a valuable asset in making the process less stressful.

If you are charged with a non-violent offense, many counties offer help to those who are struggling with addiction. Call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. We can help you find help. Daily Local News: Even in coronavirus outbreak, Chester County Drug Court proves successful. https://www.dailylocal.com//article_255fb942-9dd2-11ea-b65

Interesting read/listen. Many Southeastern Pennsylvania counties have active mental health court diversionary programs. If you have been charged with a crime and think one of these programs may be right for you, consider consulting with an experienced local defense attorney.

Many courts in the Commonwealth are open for limited or emergency hearings. Importantly, check with your attorney for specific details. If you are summoned to court during this time here are some things to be prepared for: https://www.chesco.org/4484/Justice-Center-Safety-Protocols

If ever there was a time to need local experienced counsel... now is that time. Every courthouse, every judge, and everything will be a little bit different. https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com//bucks-courts-to-r

Tack on another week. However, things are starting to trend in a positive direction. Courts are starting to ramp up operations. Keep in touch with our offices so we can help you through the process.

Looks like some stores are reopening. I still think privatization is a better way to go. https://www.lcb.pa.gov/Consumers/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

Important update. Now more than ever confirm dates with your attorney. Cases are going to start to move again.

Rarely see a Court this empty at 10 in the morning, but emergency hearings only. Update: District Attorney agreed to withdraw most of the charges. Client plead guilty and got 6 months probation. Ordered released from Lehigh County Jail.

FYI. More uncertainty.

FYI. https://www.facebook.com/1489785247995756/posts/2251943771779896/

All of us have a VERY important role to play right now in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives. Stay calm, STAY HOME, and stay safe. chesco.org/

While law firms have been ordered to shut down we are still able to do work for clients. If you have a legal issue contact the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. We can discuss your issues and even arrange a video conference. In these trying times we are there to help if you need us. https://www.google.com//all-non-life-sustaining-businesses

Contact your attorney or the local bar assoviation if you have questions. Although most of us are feeling in the dark we are slowly piecing together what is happening. Be good to each other.

Strange times...

Important news. Contact your attorney or the court. If you dont have an attorney, now is the time to get one on your side.

If you or your loved one is facing charges in Philadelphia, talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney. Procedures are changing by the hour.

With all the unusual events happening, and with children home from school, plan ahead. A DUI is could be devastating. If you are charged call the Law Offices of Ryan L. Hyde. Experiences Montgomery county DUI defense.

Be smart, be safe!