Ryan Duffy Law

Products And Services

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  Criminal Defense Attorney

  We have substantial experience defending clients against a variety of criminal charges. We will assist you with both adult and juvenile matters that vary in severity from municipal and public ordinance violations to extremely serious felony charges. We can assist you in every aspect of your case including: bond arguments, plea negotiations, suppression hearings, jury trials, plea hearings and sentencing hearings. In some cases we can even help you to obtain a suspended imposition of sentence, commonly referred to as a 'suspended imp.' Our office also handles appeals, probation and parole violations and sentence modifications

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  Alcohol & DUI Lawyer

  After handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony DWI or DUI cases in South Dakota, we provide a substantial value that is based upon our vast experience in helping past clients with these types of cases. We also have experience helping clients with underage consumption or possession of alcohol, reckless or careless driving, zero-tolerance driving offenses, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular battery. Contact Ryan Duffy Law in Sioux Falls, SD for more information on how to proceed with your Alcohol or DUI case.

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  Homicide Defense

  Ryan Duffy Law has experience handling homicide cases. Murder and manslaughter cases are among the most serious in the criminal justice system due to the nature and potential penalties associated with any homicide case. Ryan Duffy Law provides a detailed and case specific approach to handling the prosecutors and complex issues associated with homicide cases. All homicide cases require a great deal of attention and at Ryan Duffy Law, we are equipped and willing to fully explore any and all issues that may arise throughout the case. We are able to evaluate any possible defenses that may exist, including but not limited to, self-defense and defense of others. Additionally, we understand that, in cases of this magnitude, experts may be needed to review and interpret any forensic evidence that is developed by law enforcement. We may also utilize private investigators to find and interview any witnesses to ensure we provide our clients with the best defense possible. Please contact us for free consultation!

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  Drug Distribution Lawyer

  Ryan Duffy Law is experienced in handling many different types of drug related cases in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota. Drug related offenses can vary greatly in severity. Ingestion and possession of a controlled substance cases are the most common offenses, but we frequently handle cases dealing with more serious charges such as: drug distribution, possession of a drug with the intent to distribute, drug offenses in school zone, and drug manufacturing offenses. There are a large number of drugs that can be the basis of these offenses including: marijuana, meth (methamphetamine), cocaine, crack, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, K2 or synthetic marijuana, and a significant number of prescription drugs. ​

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  Assault

  Some of the most common offenses involve a fight or physical confrontation between two or more people. These types of prosecutions frequently make it into the South Dakota court system as a simple assault or disorderly conduct charge. Domestic simple assault charges have an added layer of complexity as there are additional consequences that accompany a conviction for domestic assault, such as mandatory counseling and loss of gun ownership rights.

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  Theft

  Theft based offenses are an area of the law where there is great diversity in the types of conduct which leads to theft based charges in Sioux Falls. These offenses begin with the more common offenses of petty theft, grand theft, insufficient funds check, possession of a stolen vehicle or other property, and continue on to more elaborate white-collar crime. Ryan Duffy Law can help with embezzlement, forgery, identity theft, and any other case of alleged theft or fraud in South Dakota. ​

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  Burglary & Robbery

  Ryan Duffy Law has vast experience in handling burglary and robbery cases. Burglary cases involve entering or remaining in another person’s property with the intent to commit any other crime. Burglary prosecutions often involve allegations of entering another’s property with the intent to commit a theft, but also commonly include allegations that an assault or vandalism was committed inside another person’s home or garage. There are three degrees of burglary charges (burglary 1st degree, burglary 2nd degree, and burglary 3rd degree). Factors such as the time of the incident and whether or not the structure was occupied determine what degree may be alleged by prosecutors.

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• Sex Crimes

  Some of the most serious criminal defense cases we take on in Sioux Falls and South Dakota involve allegations of sex based crime. Some cases we have defended include: Rape (including allegations of forcible rape and statutory rape) Sexual Contact Possession of child pornography Failure to Register as a sex offender Indecent Exposure Prostitution Solicitation

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  Motor Vehicle Accidents

  ​Ryan Duffy Law understands that a car accident can completely change your life. It can lead to bodily injury and severe damages that may include concussions, whiplash, broken bones, soft tissue damage, back and neck injuries, and permanent harm. Our Sioux Falls personal injury law firm can help you get an appropriate assessment of your injuries. We can help in determining what you might need to consider when planning for the future.

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  Pardon Attorney

  Our Sioux Falls law firm can help applicants apply for a pardon. There are restrictions placed upon who can apply in the State of South Dakota. Ryan Duffy Law can prepare the application for pardon, give notice to appropriate parties, and prepare testimony. We can help obtain records and letters that are necessary to apply. Finally, we will appear alongside our clients to represent them during the parole hearing.

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  Sentence Modification Lawyer

  The Ryan Duffy Law firm can help with your motion to modify a previous sentence for both misdemeanor and felony convictions. In some cases, clients are seeking to obtain a suspended imposition of sentence so that the conviction can be removed from his or her record. Other times clients have their probationary period shortened or ended early to accommodate a new life, work, or school circumstance.

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  Expungement Lawyer

  Ryan Duffy Law in Sioux Falls, SD has experience and knowledge needed to know if expungement is an option for you. If it is, we also know how to seek that remedy. An arrest record expungement can only be utilized in a few limited situations. For example, an expungement procedure can only be utilized to remove a record of an arrest from your record; it cannot be used to remove any conviction from your criminal history.

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  Protection Order Attorney

  The Ryan Duffy Law firm in Sioux Falls, SD can help with protection or restraining orders. We have experience with obtaining them, and we can also defend against a protection order. If you have been harassed, assaulted, or stalked by another person, we can help. A temporary protection order will help protect you and your family prior to a hearing for a long term solution. Temporary and permanent protection orders can place restrictions on how close a person can come to your family, home, or workplace. They can also prohibit contact by text, phone call, email, or other electronic method.

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  Estate Planning Attorney

  Our law firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota can help plan for unexpected events in life. We can prepare trusts, wills, and medical and financial power of attorney. These legal documents can be ready relatively quickly and at a reasonable cost.

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  Abuse and Neglect Attorney

  Abuse and neglect proceedings (or A&N) often involve circumstances where the State of South Dakota has taken custody of a parent's children for a period of time. In some cases, children are returned home to their family. Other times, the State seeks to terminate the parental rights. Our Sioux Falls law firm has helped South Dakota parents successfully work through the legal process to get children back home.

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