Drunk driving in Minnesota, called DWI, is a criminal offense that can change someone’s life if they are convicted. Every state has tough enforcement of strict, and sometimes very restrictive, penalties. For residents of Fergus Falls and throughout Minnesota, it is...
Embezzlement is a crime where a person has lawful possession of another person’s property, but converts or takes that property for their own use with no intention of returning it. If a person is charged with this crime, there can be serious consequences. Embezzlement...
When the police approach you, they may come across as polite and friendly. But make no mistake, if they suspect that you’ve committed a criminal offense then their only goal is to build evidence so that prosecutors can convict you of the suspected crime. Therefore,...
People and businesses in Minnesota own various types of property. Some of this property is more valuable than others, but no matter how valuable the property, the owners of the property have complete control over it. This means that they can use it how they want to,...
Drug charges can quickly derail your life, especially if they result in conviction. You might find yourself facing jail or prison time, a financially ruinous fine, and damage to your reputation. A conviction can also haunt you for years or even decades to come because...
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a new bill that would legalize recreational marijuana throughout Minnesota. State legislators introduced the bill back in January citing that similar proposals had already been passed in a growing number of states. Lawmakers...
Drug crimes are serious and can alter the course of a Minnesota resident’s life. When confronted with charges of drug possession, an individual can take active steps to protect themselves and their rights. One way that many drug possession defendants protect their...
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,...
