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...
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...
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...
Were you arrested and charged with a crime in Southern Minnesota? It is imperative that you take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. Defending a criminal charge is complicated—much of the process...
Few things are more stressful than an arrest. If you have been arrested, it is imperative that you know how to protect yourself, your rights, and your future. You should not give a statement to...
Being arrested and charged with a felony offense is a serious, potentially even life-altering situation. Under Minnesota law (Sec. 609.02 MN Statutes), a felony is defined as “a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment...
If you’ve ever watched a crime show or legal procedural, you’ve likely heard someone “plead the Fifth” to avoid answering questions. But what does this mean in real life? How does invoking the Fifth Amendment...
In Minnesota, a number of different sex crimes require a convicted person to register as sex offender. The state has strict sex offender registration requirements. A person who fails to comply with the sex offender...
If you are being investigated for criminal charges, questioned by law enforcement, or have already been placed under arrest, understanding your legal rights is critical. Every statement you make can be used against you in...
It is unlawful to drive while impaired by alcohol or illicit drugs in Minnesota. If you are arrested on DWI charges, you will be taken into custody. This raises an important question: Do you have...
