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Should a Defendant Testify in a Criminal Trial?

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...

| February 24, 2023 | Criminal Defense
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Criminal Defense: How Do You Invoke Your Right to an Attorney?

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...

| May 8, 2022 | Criminal Defense
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What to Know About the Different Degrees of Assault in Minnesota

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...

| March 4, 2022 | Assault
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Criminal Defense: An Overview of Tax Evasion Charges in Minnesota

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...

| February 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense
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Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase in Mankato

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...

| January 6, 2022 | Criminal Defense
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Minnesota Criminal Defense: What is Constructive Possession in a Drug Charge Case?

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...

| December 3, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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Mankato, MN Woman Charged With DWI After Police Pursuit

According to a report from Southern Minnesota News, Tierra Monique Birris, a 37-year-old woman from Mankato was arrested and charged with several offenses after a police pursuit that ended in a downtown crash. She was booked...

| October 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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I Was Arrested in Minnesota. Should I Give a Statement to the Police?

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...

| September 6, 2021 | Criminal Defense
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When Can a Police Officer in Minnesota Conduct a Search Without a Warrant?

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...

| July 13, 2021 | Criminal Defense
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Bill to Legalize Adult-Use of Recreational Marijuana Making Progress in Minnesota House of Representatives

According to reporting from CBS Minnesota, the Minnesota recreational marijuana legalization bill continues to make progress in our state capital of Saint Paul. If passed into law, the reform legislation would allow for the adult (21+)...

| May 6, 2021 | Drug Crimes
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