Criminal defense

Any number of issues might cause a Minnesota police officer to suspect a person of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An officer must establish probable cause to make an arrest. However, if a car accident has occurred and a driver is unconscious or a...

If a Minnesota police officer arrests someone and seizes property to use in court, a motion to dismiss any criminal charges may be filed if it can be proved that the search was unlawful. An accused individual, of course, would first have to know what constitutes a...

A Minnesota man had been in jail and was then placed on a supervised release program. This is a restricted type of release that typically lasts anywhere from one to five years. In this case, the man in question has encountered more problems while living under...

A bill that has been signed into law affects all Minnesota residents under the age of 18, as well as their parents or guardians. Those who have a child in this age group will want to learn more about HF 2749, which was formally enacted in 2022. These new laws affect...

During a recent morning in Jackson County, police officers initiated a car chase when a driver allegedly failed to pull over for a traffic stop. Officers eventually contacted the two occupants who were traveling in the vehicle at the time. Investigators also claim...

Video footage recently shared publicly showed a massive police operation underway near White Bear Lake in Minnesota. A SWAT team and many other units arrived at an apartment complex in response to a situation that was unfolding at approximately 10:30 p.m. on a recent...

Reportedly, there were at least 19 fatal drug overdoses in the St. Cloud area in the past year. Investigators say that most of the deaths were associated with drugs laced with fentanyl, a synthetic narcotic more powerful than heroin. Following a series of recent...

Does every Minnesota driver have to consent when a police officer requests a search of a vehicle during a traffic stop? The answer is no. Can a police officer search a vehicle without a warrant? The answer is sometimes. It is important for every driver to understand...

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects a person from unlawful search or seizure. In most cases, Minnesota police must obtain a search warrant to enter a property to investigate whether evidence of an alleged crime is on the property. Law enforcement...

As a Minnesota parent, you experience moments of worry for your child. If your son or daughter is a teenager, such moments might occur often, especially if he or she has been making some poor choices regarding choosing friends or participating in certain activities...