Criminal defense

It is always a good idea for Minnesota residents and others across the country to have knowledge of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in case police ever request entry to their home to conduct a search. A validly authorized warrant is typically needed for...

Minnesota police paid a visit to a particular residence and left with numerous items in their possession. Investigators claim to have seized illegal drugs at the residence. Two men, ages 22 and 18, were arrested and are now facing criminal charges for drug crimes. A...

Minnesota police say they received a recent call from a motorist who claimed to have been struck by another vehicle. The situation that unfolded involved several peculiar issues, including the person who made the initial call informing police that he had followed the...

A 47-year-old man and two others have been charged with drug crimes in Minnesota and are no doubt considering their criminal defense options at this time. The events that unfolded began with a traffic stop that occurred just after 10 p.m. on a recent Sunday. Police...

If a Minnesota resident answers a knock at the door and police are outside requesting to enter the home, does the resident have to comply with the request? The answer is complex because it would depend on various issues that may or may not pertain to a specific set of...

In July 2020, Minnesota police made several arrests during a task force drug raid in Fillmore County. A 44-year-old woman from another state and a 61-year-old man were charged with various drug crimes, including a charge stating that drug paraphernalia was stored in...

You’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. For whatever the reason, you’re strongly considering a plea deal with the prosecution. Since the offer from the state on the table seems decent, do you really need an attorney to help you? You probably do. Here are some...

If you are facing charges for drug crimes, violent crimes or even drunk driving, you certainly want a fair chance at defending yourself against the charges. The penalties for any crimes can mean a serious disruption to your life, perhaps for years or decades. As you...

Sadly, teens and young adults are one of the prime age groups for drug use. They suffer from several factors working against them, such as peer pressure and the nature of their still-developing brain. Many teens will encounter drugs for the first time within their...