Criminal defense

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...

Minnesota police say they were working on an investigation for more than a year, leading up to the recent arrests of three men. Investigators claim to have seized an illegal substance, which they believe was being transported to the Twin Cities. Police also claim that...

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...