Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
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 occurs before any actual criminal trial. Indeed, pre-trial motions are a key part of any effective criminal defense strategy. Here, …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
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 the police or answer any of their questions—unless you have an attorney by your side. Within this article, our Southern …
Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
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 for more than one year may be imposed.” Going through the criminal justice process is never easy—it is even more …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
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 understand: Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: You have a right to remain silent. You are not required to answer …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
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 with significant financial penalties. That being said, being unable to pay your taxes is not a criminal offense. In contrast, …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
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 jail time. Notably, there are two separate types of possession: actual possession and constructive possession. With constructive possession, you can …
Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense, DWI, DWI Basics
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 into custody at the Blue Earth County Jail. In this article, our Mankato drunk driving defense lawyers provide an …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense, United States Constitution
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 is generally ‘no’—at least not without a lawyer present. You are not required to talk to the police after an …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense, Warrant, Warrantless Search
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 search without a warrant? The short answer is ‘yes’—but only in certain limited circumstances. Here, our Mankato criminal …
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Posted by Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office | Criminal Defense
Were you arrested and charged with a crime in Minnesota? If so, you are probably already aware of the fact that your innocence is presumed until you are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A criminal charge is not the same as a conviction. To obtain a conviction in a criminal case, the prosecution has …
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