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United States of America v. Ryan Cody Guy

Date: 06-11-2025

Case Number: 3:23-cr-00048

Judge: Peter D. Welte

Court: The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Fargo

Defendant's Attorney: Jack Yunker

Description:

Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Involuntary Manslaughter


St. Michael Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter





Ryan Cody Guy, age 46, from St. Michael, North Dakota, was sentenced before Chief United States District Judge Peter D. Welte to 63 months in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter. Judge Welte also sentenced Guy to serve 3 years of supervised release following his incarceration and ordered him to pay restitution in the amount of $2,000. Guy pleaded guilty on March 10, 2025.



On February 26, 2022, Ryan Guy was driving a vehicle on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation while intoxicated when he rolled it. A passenger in the vehicle died as a result of injuries sustained in the rollover. Guy's blood alcohol content was 0.164, over twice the legal limit under North Dakota state law.



This case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the North Dakota Highway Patrol and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Richard Lee.



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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Ryan Cody Guy?

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Which court heard United States of America v. Ryan Cody Guy?

This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County), ND. The presiding judge was Peter D. Welte.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Ryan Cody Guy?

Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Fargo. Defendant's attorney: Jack Yunker.

When was United States of America v. Ryan Cody Guy decided?

This case was decided on June 11, 2025.