Author Archives: Marty Ryan

We Have a Problem

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Waiting until a person is about to be released before being admitted to a rehabilitation program can only serve as fertilizer for denial. Continue reading →

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A Wise Decision

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Attorneys are a part of life. Continue reading →

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Get the Lead Out or

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Will there be a happy ending to this sad tale? Continue reading →

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Time to cut the strings

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Marty Ryan

The CBCs must depend upon the DOC efforts at the Capitol to gain anything beyond federal funding. Does anyone see a conflict of interest here?
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Anderson v. State

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Anderson’s probation was revoked after a naked 16-year-old girl was found under a bed in his home. Continue reading →

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Go Figure

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Marty Ryan

I would hope that when participants in a substance abuse program are monitored they are monitored about whether they have remained straight and sober. Continue reading →

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