Criminal defense

When an individual is arrested for a suspected drug crime, weeks or months might pass before a trial occurs. Where the accused person spends that time depends on various factors. In some cases, a judge will allow the accused to be released from jail while awaiting...

When Minnesota police make a traffic stop because they suspect that a driver is impaired, they usually do several things. After pulling over the driver in question, a patrol officer might ask the driver to step out of his or her vehicle. The officer might also request...

Minnesota police say that someone recently provided them with information about a particular vehicle in the area that was supposedly being used for illegal activity. Police claim that they had reason to believe that two men were using the car to transport illegal...

A 29-year-old Minnesota man was driving through Racine County on a recent Saturday when a police officer pulled him over in a traffic stop. One can never predict with 100% certainty how a traffic stop might unfold and whether the officer in question will issue a...

If a Minnesota police officer arrests you, the next weeks or months of your life might be quite stressful. This may be especially true if you wind up facing drug charges. While no two cases are exactly the same, penalties under conviction are often severe. It’s...

Minnesota drug task force investigators say they obtained information about people purchasing illegal drugs. Such people reportedly thought they were buying Oxycodone pills. However, police say the pills they ingested contained fentanyl, which has led to several...

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...