Pacyga Trial Lawyers

09/02/2026

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial told the judge they could not reach a unanimous decision, raising the question of what happens next.

Criminal defense attorney Ryan Pacyga joined FOX 9 as a featured legal analyst and one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota. In the segment, he explains what a “hung jury” really means, how long a judge can keep deliberations going, what options the court has when jurors are deadlocked, and what the possible next steps are in this case.

If you have ever wondered what actually happens when a jury cannot agree on a verdict, this FOX 9 segment breaks it down in plain language.

Watch the interview here:

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial say they’ve been unable to reach a unanimous decision, and the judge has told them to keep deliberating. Criminal defense attorney Ryan Pacyga joins us to explain what happens when a jury is deadlocked, how long deliberations can continue, and what the possible n...

09/02/2026

Minnesota Trial Lawyer Report 7 is out. We dig into the Rochester contempt dust‑up, what objections and “making a record” really mean for your appeal rights, a high‑stakes ICE extradition fight, and why turning over every stone in a trucking case can change the outcome for families.

Check out the full report here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbl8I6Aegf0

09/01/2026

Honored that Ryan’s perspective was included in this new feature on Minneapolis.
The story raises hard but necessary questions about what real change looks like in our cities.

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Living through Operation Metro Surge, and what came after.

09/01/2026

In our latest blog, we break down what really happened when the Minnesota Attorney General used civil lawsuits to keep alleged gang members away from the State Fair, and why that matters for both your rights and your family’s safety.

You will see how civil and criminal cases differ, how someone can be banned from the fair without a conviction, and what it means if you or someone you care about is suddenly caught up in one of these orders.

At Ryan Pacyga Criminal Defense, we believe true safety means protecting Minnesota families and the constitutional rights of every person the government targets.

Read the full blog here: https://arrestedmn.com/blog/civil-lawsuits-the-minnesota-state-fair-your-rights/

08/31/2026

Ever wonder how you can tell if a lawyer is good? If I need a professional, I may look on Google or ask friends or AI. But even then, it’s still hard to tell! Here’s some tips you can share with friends if you ever need to hire a lawyer. There’s no magic bullet, but I hope this helps!

How do you know if a lawyer is actually good--before you hire them...

08/31/2026

Your life is more than a number on a chart

Federal judges must calculate the guidelines, but they also look at who you are, what you have been through, and what you are doing to change.

Strong mitigation and sentencing advocacy can turn a frightening range into a very different reality.

Learn why choosing a lawyer who will advocate for you matters: https://arrestedmn.com/blog/when-federal-sentencing-guidelines-are-not-destiny/

08/28/2026

Most lawyers who call themselves “trial lawyers” rarely see a jury.

When liberty is at stake, real trial experience is not marketing. It is protection.

Learn more about what a trial lawyer can do for you here: https://arrestedmn.com/blog/what-a-trial-lawyer-is-and-why-it-matters-in-your-case/

08/27/2026

👇 That’s Lily on the left.Since taking her bar exam she’s been getting lots of training at our firm. Today she worked through federal sentencing guidelines on a drug case, learning from Ryan how to litigate a role adjustment to drive a sentence down in a conspiracy case. But that was just her morning.

🚗 This afternoon, she went with Marie to the scene of a case to meet with the client and to see how we prepare cases for trial. We don’t rely on pictures, videos or maps. We go where it really happened. Sure, it takes more time. But it makes a difference for our clients.

📚 Oh, and earlier this week? She learned how we begin a white collar federal fraud case. Jury instructions. Statutes. Hunting through 54,000 pages of documents to find which ones pertain to our client. The work can be long and tedious. But it needs to be done. And we enjoy teaching and mentoring.

Keep going Lily. We believe in you. We’ll give you everything we’ve got. 🙌

08/27/2026

Many lawyers quietly avoid bicycle wrongful death cases because they are hard to prove and juries can be biased against cyclists.

Our new blog breaks down how liability is proven, how experts calculate damages, and what justice can look like for Minnesota families.

Read the blog and learn your options: https://arrestedmn.com/blog/minnesota-bicycle-wrongful-death-what-families-should-know/

08/26/2026

A real defense is not just about the charge in front of the court. It is about where your life is headed after this is over.

You deserve a lawyer who will fight for you in the case and care about helping you land in a better place on the other side.

Call or text to get in touch: (612) 339-5844