What to Expect in Misdemeanor Charges
What to Expect in Misdemeanor Charges – The Legal Process. Arraignment The first court appearance in a misdemeanor criminal charge is called an arraignment, but it is often described more generally as a “first appearance”. [...]
Teens and Statutory Rape Charges
Criminal Sexual Conduct: Teens and Statutory Rape Charges Unfortunately, there are many cases where teenagers get charged with felony criminal sexual conduct as a result of consensual sexual activity. These charges are sometimes referred to [...]
Misdemeanor or Felony DWI?
Most criminal defense attorneys have been asked the question “How can you represent someone that you know is guilty?” There are many ways to answer that question, but an April 26, 2017 decision by the [...]
How Do You Handle Drug Charges in MN?
For many years, criminal charges for illegal possession of drugs were almost always felonies. The main exception was possession of a small amount of marijuana, which was not a felony. But possession of more than [...]
Probation Violations
Probation Violations in Minnesota When someone is sentenced after pleading guilty or being found guilty of a felony, the court can either send the person to prison or place them on probation. When placing a [...]
Seat Belt Gag Rule
Seat Belt Gag Rule in Minnesota The Minnesota “Seat Belt Gag Rule” currently provides that evidence of the use or failure to use seat belts and child car seats is not admissible in personal injury [...]
Driving With Headlights On MN
Be Visible! Drive With Headlights On: MN Statute 169.48 Most drivers know they should keep their headlights on while driving in the rain. Besides being a good idea to improve visibility and safety, Minnesota Statute [...]
DWI Vehicle Forfeiture
MN DWI Forfeiture Law May Cause Permanent Loss of Your Vehicle Minnesota DWI forfeiture law allows law enforcement to forfeit vehicles from certain DWI offenders (see Minn. Stat. 169A.63). Permanent loss of a vehicle used [...]
Auto Tab Renewal Law Changes
Minnesota law is being changed to require people to provide their car insurance information when renewing license tabs. Read the article here...