Criminal defense

Investigators recently entered the home of a Minnesota restaurant owner to conduct a search. They claim to have discovered evidence suggesting that the person in question, along with another, have committed tax evasion and theft crimes. The state Department of Revenue...

Minnesota police say that they recently arrested five people and are still looking for one person in connection with a drug crime investigation. Police seized items during a raid, which they claim to be illegal drugs. Investigators say they have been closely observing...

The so-called Miranda warning refers to the obligation of law enforcement officers to formally advise individuals who have been detained by them about specific legal rights. The warning resulted from a 1966 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in a case...

A Minnesota police officer recently pulled off the road to assist a tractor-trailer driver whose vehicle was disabled. In this state, a “move over” law requires drivers to move over a lane if an emergency vehicle is on the roadside with lights flashing. The police...

Recent criminal charges were filed in Minnesota against a 21-year-old man. As in all criminal cases, filing charges is a first step in the process of adjudication. Much can happen in between the time of arrest and a trial that can help a defendant mitigate his or her...

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...