OUR BLOG

Know Your Rights: Five Reasons You Should Not Speak to the Police If You Have Been Arrested

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...

| January 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Learn More

Criminal Law in Minnesota: What Does it Actually Mean to Plead the Fifth?

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?...

| July 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Learn More

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
Learn More

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
Learn More

Drawing Blood Without a Warrant

As citizens of the United States, two of our most important constitutional rights are the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and the Fourth Amendment right against unlawful searches and seizures. The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from...

| August 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
Learn More

Know Your Rights

Many United States citizens like to believe that they have nothing to hide from the police unless they have done something wrong. This is especially true for those who have never had a run-in with...

| February 5, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
Learn More

Right To Remain Silent…Should Mrs. Hoffner Have Issued A Statement?

Today Mrs. Hoffner, through her attorneys, issued a press release, where she read a statement to the assembled press corps.  Was this a good idea? Can it possibly help her? She is the wife of...

| August 28, 2012 | Sex Crimes
Learn More