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Five Advantages of Divorce Mediation in Minnesota

If you and your spouse are considering separating, you are not alone: the American Psychological Association (APA) estimates that approximately 45 percent of U.S. marriages end in divorce. Most divorcing couples want to find an efficient and...

| November 21, 2019 | Divorce
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Do You Have a Right to Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Minnesota?

If you are pulled over on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Minnesota, the responding police officer may ask you to perform a field sobriety test (FST). These tests come in a number of different forms,...

| November 7, 2019 | DUI/DWI
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Announcing The 2019 Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office Scholarship Winner

After careful consideration, Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office is pleased to announce the 2019 winner of the Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office Scholarship. The $1,000 award goes to Aidan Eesley, graduate of Loyola Catholic School in Mankato, MN! Congratulations...

| June 4, 2019 | Firm News
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Drawing Blood Without a Warrant

As citizens of the United States, two of our most important constitutional rights are the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and the Fourth Amendment right against unlawful searches and seizures. The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from...

| August 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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Facing False Rape Accusations: What You Should Know

Being accused of a sex crime is a serious allegation. However, in some cases accusations may be entirely false and invented for the purposes of expressing jealousy, revenge, anger, or for obtaining custody of children in...

| August 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes
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Selling Drugs vs. Using Drugs

The possession or sale of drugs in Minnesota is a serious offense. Such crimes are common, and vigorously prosecuted. However, the Minnesota legislature recently enacted laws that reflect a growing trend to recognize the difference between...

| August 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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Will I Go to Trial if I am Charged with a Crime?

Most people are unfamiliar with criminal court process so, when charged with a crime, they are uncertain of what will happen in court. Understanding criminal procedure laws in Minnesota can help an individual know what...

| August 17, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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Top 10 Tips for Success in the Courtroom

When an individual walks into court for the first time, the first impression that person makes on the judge is crucial.  Creating a good first impression will imprint in the judge’s mind, and could ultimately...

| August 17, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Family Law
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The Best Lawyers in America 2019

THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© NAMES KOHLMEYER TO THE 2019 LIST August 15, 2018 (MANKATO, MN) The prestigious legal ranking service Best Lawyers has named Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office Chtd. founder Jason Kohlmeyer in its newly released 2019 edition of...

| August 15, 2018 | Firm News
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From Selfies to Sexting

SEXTING CHARGES IN MINNESOTA In Minnesota, it is a crime to create, possess, and distribute child porn.  If evidence suggests that an individual possesses or distributes sexually illicit photos of a minor, criminal charges will...

| August 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes
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