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Marijuana Wax in Minnesota; What You Should Know

Scientists or medical professionals have rarely cited marijuana as a truly dangerous drug. The drug certainly decreases brain function and over time can cause brain damage, however, it comparison with many other Schedule I Substances, marijuana...

| May 27, 2015 | Drug Crimes
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How Much Marijuana Can I Carry in MN?

The country has undergone somewhat of a cultural shift when it comes to marijuana. The once strictly prohibited drug has seen a major increase in levels of acceptance over the past few years. Most notably,...

| April 23, 2015 | Drug Crimes
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Police Abuse and Unlawful Arrests

Over the past year the overreach of authority and abuse of power by police officers has been thrust into the nation’s focal point. The police involvement in the killing of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and...

| March 11, 2015 | DUI/DWI
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Workers’ Compensation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Many employees are familiar with the workers’ compensation system in place throughout the North Star State. Most Minnesota employees know that there is a form of insurance that will protect them if they are injured on the...

| February 25, 2015 | Workers Compensation
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Top 5 Tips for a Domestic Assault Charge

Domestic Assault cases are often emotionally charged and aggressively prosecuted.  A little planning at the beginning of the case typically goes a long ways.  While all cases are different here are 5 quick tips to...

| May 23, 2014 | Assault, Domestic Violence
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Minnesota Expungement Law Change

Minnesota expungement law is undertaking a radical change.  Governor Dayton signed a new law that will take effect on January 1, 2015.  Under the current law, for an expungement to be granted the petitioner would either; need...

| May 21, 2014 | Expungement
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Top 5 Things NOT To Do When On Trial

ON TRIAL? DON’T DO THESE 5 THINGS! If you’re charged with a crime, there are certain things you just don’t want to be doing at trial.  And the recent news story about Chad Johnson proves...

| July 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
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Can A Father Be Charged With A Crime For Threatening His Son?

MAPLETON MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AFTER THREATENING SON An alleged threat by a father against his son resulted in the father, Brian Benson of Mapleton, being charged with assault. Benson is reported as being charged...

| September 27, 2012 | Assault
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Fast Lane To Justice: Your right to a speedy trial in Minnesota

Speedy Trial Rights in Minnesota The right to a speedy trial isn’t one of the most appealing-sounding rights out there. It can sound almost like it’s simply the “right” to have your trial and potential...

| June 17, 2012 | Criminal Defense
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Hey That’s My Stuff! (Traffic Stops in Minnesota)

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...

| September 8, 2011 | Criminal Defense
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