In recent years, the State of Minnesota has taken a significant step toward marijuana decriminalization. In 2022, the State of Minnesota legalized the sale and consumption of edibles having lesser amounts of hemp-derived THC. In 2023, the State of Minnesota passed...
Rather see the video? Click here. Have you been pulled over and arrested for suspicion of drinking and driving? Don’t assume that means you’ll automatically be stuck with a DWI on your record. There are options and alternatives if you are facing this situation. The...
After being arrested for DWI, at least two and up to four separate legal actions (lawsuits) are initiated against a person facing charges. These cases are complex, and if you’re facing these charges, you probably have a lot of questions. Criminal Charges: Everyone is...
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are serious allegations and can be scary. The consequences vary depending on where it happened and the specific circumstances of the case. No cases are the same. Each individual case has its...
Being falsely accused of any crime can be a nightmare. But perhaps no type of crime has as much stigma around it as sex crime. Even a rumor that someone has committed a sexual assault or similar offense can permanently brand them a monster in the minds of their...
Division of property is a major challenge in all but the briefest marriages or those between two people of very modest means. The average divorcing couple in Rochester has valuable marital assets like a home, retirement savings and the contents of bank accounts to...
It's common in a divorce for real estate to be one of the most valuable things subject to division under Minnesota law. But unlike the family home, a farm is more than a place to live and raise children. It is your livelihood, or at least a major contributor to the...
Were you arrested and charged with a crime? You need to know how to defend yourself. While only a small percentage of criminal charges filed in Minnesota go to trial, it is still important to prepare a comprehensive defense. You may be wondering whether you can or should testify as a defendant in a trial. You always have the right…
The term “grand jury” is well known but the details of what it entails are not. We have broken down the basics below to provide more insight into the grand jury process. What is a grand jury and where did the idea originate? A grand jury is a legal body that investigates criminal allegations and decides whether to bring formal…
Intoxicated driving is a serious criminal offense in Minnesota. It is also one of the most common criminal charges filed in the state. According to the Office of Traffic Safety, an average of 68 people are arrested each day statewide. A conviction for any type of DWI charge carries the risk of jail time in Minnesota—even a first time offense.…