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,...
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...
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...
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 aren't someone who typically uses or carries drugs. In fact, when your friend asked you to hold on to a baggie of a substance you didn't recognize, it didn't even register that it could be a bag of drugs.You went about your business and forgot all about it. Then,...
As the opioid epidemic continues to surge out of control across the country, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are getting tough on those whose alleged actions contribute to opioid use, addiction and fatalities. In some cases, that has meant homicide and murder...
Throughout the state, drug busts happen often. The authorities take pride in being able to track drugs and finding those who would sell or distribute them.You were just driving for a ride-sharing service when an officer pulled you over. You knew that your passenger...
You were just trying to have a unique experience when you decided to buy drugs. You probably should have been more cautious, though. It turns out that the first person you tried to buy from had connections to the authorities.It wasn't much after that when an officer...
