Criminal court cases are not always like what you see on tv, with a prosecutor and defense attorney battling each other in court in front of a jury. In fact, nearly 90 percent of criminal cases are resolved by a plea bargain, when a defendant agrees to plead guilty to...
When a person is arrested for driving while impaired in Minnesota, it is imperative to know how to formulate a viable defense. People may be under certain misconceptions about a DWI and their rights. There might be a belief that a driver has the right to refuse to...
Defending themselves against drunk driving charges may be one of the most important steps accused drivers take. Drivers accused of drunk driving face possible license suspension, jail time and fines that can dramatically alter their daily lives. For that reason,...
There is no debate that drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or using drugs can cause danger on the Minnesota roadways. With that in mind, law enforcement is vigilant in trying to catch drivers who might be driving while intoxicated. Since there are...
Police interactions can be tense, and some escalate to violence without much warning or provocation. If you get stopped or detained, it is critical to understand your basic rights during the interaction. You have almost nothing to gain from consenting to a search If...
When you think about assault, you probably think about someone physically harming another person. Physical injuries don't have to happen for assault charges to be filed, though.Take for example this case out of Fergus Falls. A man is now facing second-degree assault...
It's always a tragic event when people lose their lives in a traffic collision. There is nothing that the driver of the other vehicle will be able to do to bring them back.Depending on the circumstances of a crash, that driver may face serious consequences for their...
In Minnesota, it's not a great idea to drink and drive. The DWI laws have been strengthened. As a result, you could face serious penalties if you decide to drink and drive.Take for example what happens if you're arrested at twice the legal limit or higher. For those...
People who are pulled over by the police often wonder exactly what rights they have. One thing that many people wonder is exactly when police officers can search a vehicle after a stop. The simple answer to this is that they can search your vehicle if they have...
You never thought that you'd be facing charges and heading toward a criminal trial, but that's what could happen thanks to the prosecutor's determination. Now, you just want to know what to expect. Is a trial really like what you see on television? Should you worry...
