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The thought of spending five, 10 or even 20 years behind bars in a Minnesota prison is daunting. It’s a fact, however, that not every person who goes to prison is guilty of a crime. Police officers, judges and juries can make mistakes. Federal crimes typically carry...
Minnesota law enforcement recently arrested a man they say has targeted Muslims. They claim to have surveillance evidence showing the man filling a fuel can. They claim he used the can to start a fire at a local mosque. In fact, the defendant is facing arson charges...
If you are arrested in Minnesota and charged with drunk driving, you may or may not be able to mitigate your circumstances and resolve your case without a conviction. Often, your chances of achieving a positive outcome in court are greater if the charge is for a first...
If someone is arrested in Minnesota and winds up facing criminal charges, the outcome of the case may have a significant impact on the accused individual’s private and professional life. Depending on the type of charges, such as drug crimes, DUI or a violent offense,...
Six people, ranging in age from 22 to 44 and residing in several Minnesota communities, will soon have an opportunity to present a defense in court. Each of the individuals was recently taken into police custody during a string of drug investigations. Drug charges...
Our firm recently handled a case involving a medical doctor who was charged with threats of violence and second-degree assault. In this article, we talk all about the case and how we avoided a conviction. Hopefully, this gives others an idea of how to work around a...
Stay of imposition is a legal decision that can have a significant impact on the lives of those sentenced for criminal offenses in Minnesota. It is important to understand what a stay of imposition means, how it works, and its implications. What is a Stay of...
Navigating criminal sexual conduct charges is not easy — it needs to be done with care and diligence to ensure the success of the case. Even the smallest pieces of evidence can be extremely helpful in a case and help the accused get a not-guilty verdict. In this blog,...
The criminal justice system is not always about the prosecution and a defense lawyer arguing it out in court, the former with the goal of convicting the accused and the latter hoping for an acquittal. There are some instances when a case is smooth-flowing, mainly...
A person charged with threats of violence will have to go through the judicial process to determine if they are guilty of the alleged crime or not. In court, they will be judged by a jury, i.e. a carefully selected group of unbiased people without interest or stake in...
