If you have seen virtually any crime show or legal procedural, you have likely seen someone plead the “fifth” to avoid answering questions. You may be wondering: How does pleading Fifth work in real life?...
If you are being investigated for criminal charges, interrogated by police, or you have already been placed under arrest, you have important legal rights. Here are two key rights that anyone facing criminal allegations should...
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges filed in our region. As noted by the Cornell Legal Information Institute, the specific definition of assault varies by jurisdiction. In Minnesota, there are actually five different...
As a resident of Minnesota, it is imperative that you pay both your federal and state tax obligations in a timely manner. If you fail to pay your tax on time, you could be hit...
According to a report from the Mankato Free Press, a local man was arrested after leading police in a chase in a stolen vehicle. An officer from the Mankato Public Safety Center attempted to pull over...
Drug possession is a serious criminal offense under both state and felony law. Depending on the nature and the quantity of the controlled substance, drug possession could be charged as a felony that carries significant...
Following an arrest, it is normal to be stressed out and overwhelmed by the gravity of the circumstances. You may be wondering: Should I agree to talk to law enforcement after being arrested? The answer...
According to a report from The Free Press, a 36-year-old Mankato woman was arrested with an alleged blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.46. For reference, that is nearly six times of the legal blood alcohol limit...
The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. In general, police officers in Minnesota are required to get a warrant before conducting a search. This raises an important question: Can a police officer conduct a...
Attorney Tom Hagen appears on KTTC News to explain the difficulty of finding an impartial jury following the record setting $27M civil rights settlement to the Floyd family, which happened during jury selection process of Derek Chauvin’s...
