Minnesota’s Juvenile Courts Most people probably have a general idea that there are separate Minnesota courts for children who are charged with committing a crime. But what exactly do juvenile courts do, and when could...
What happens if I plead guilty to a crime in Minnesota? Guilty or Not Guilty | If you have been charged with a crime, you might already know that you have a few options for...
Firearm Possession After Conviction | Most states, including Minnesota, have laws prohibiting people who have been convicted of certain crimes from possessing firearms. In many cases where these laws are violated, the violation simply comes...
Vehicle owners in Minnesota often wonder if vehicle GPS tracking can be used by law enforcement without consent. This concern is understandable. GPS tracking can reveal your daily movements, personal routines, and private destinations. Knowing...
The latest case to go to the Supreme Court is Lafler v. Cooper, an assault case where the prosecution offered 51 months if Mr. Cooper plead guilty. His lawyer, looked at the facts and told...
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are minor, while others can result in criminal convictions that follow you for years. Fortunately, Minnesota law provides options for clearing or sealing certain criminal records, helping you move forward without...
Last week, Joel Munt was found sane and sentenced to life without parole (along with a few hundred months in prison for his various other crimes). As a criminal defense lawyer I often tend to be critical...
If you are convicted of a felony in Minnesota, you will be required to have a DNA sample taken. Minnesota law requires samples from several different groups of people, which can in turn be...
Traffic Stops in Minnesota What can police search if you get pulled over in Minnesota? You’ve probably seen it a thousand times on TV: a car gets pulled over, the driver is ordered out, and...
What Did I Agree To? Minnesota’s Implied Consent Law & DWI Minnesota is one of many states which have an implied consent law. If you are pulled over by a police officer who suspects you...
