Miranda Rights: Can My Case Be Dismissed?
The police didn\’t read me my rights. Will I get my case dismissed?
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Things to know about search and seizure in Minnesota
Being in the custody of Minnesota police can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never undergone an arrest prior to that moment. Even the moments leading up to an arrest can be unsettling, such as if a traffic officer pulls you over and wants to search your vehicle. The more you understand about
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Murder defense: Strategies for legal protection
Murder cases are among the most serious and complex legal matters one can face. With one’s stakes incredibly high, the need for a robust murder defense strategy cannot be overstated. Suppose an individual has been charged with murder. In that case, they should explore the various legal avenues and strategies available to help ensure that
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Is a private criminal defense attorney better than a public defender?
Getting arrested is a very stressful experience. Many people find the intake process at the local jail very dehumanizing. It can also be incredibly stressful to lose one’s freedom and have no certainty about what happens next. That’s when you need a criminal defense attorney. Anyone accused of significant criminal offenses in Minnesota potentially has
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Study drugs can lead to students facing criminal charges
College students often learn by making mistakes. For example, they might put off studying for a test or working on a major project until the very last moment. They may put their social agenda ahead of their education and then worry about what that might mean for their enrollment or financial aid. Many students have
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Preliminary DWI screening is separate from chemical testing
If a Minnesota police officer suspects you of intoxication while driving, he or she might make a traffic stop. To make a lawful arrest, the officer must first establish probable cause. This means that he or she must establish evidence to substantiate the claim that you were an intoxicated driver. To establish probable cause, a
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How long is a license suspension after a DWI conviction?
A judge who is hearing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) case in Minnesota can sentence a defendant to many different penalties if the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted. They can put someone in jail or require that they complete a period of probation. They can impose financial penalties, including significant fines. Judges can also
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Accused of identity theft by a relative or friend?
In Minnesota and throughout the country, using someone’s private information, such as a Social Security Number (SSN) or tax ID, may be grounds for prosecution in a criminal court. Even if you are unaware at the time that information you have used belongs to someone else, such as a supposed “bogus” SSN you purchased, you
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Facing DUI charges following a breath test?
There are several circumstances in which a Minnesota police officer might ask you to submit to a test that detects alcohol on your breath or determines the blood alcohol content (BAC) level in your bloodstream. Such requests often occur during a traffic stop or after a police officer has taken someone into custody for suspected
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Vehicle Forfeiture After DWI in Minnesota
In Minnesota, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can lead to penalties such as fines, surcharges, license suspensions and even a prison sentence. But under certain circumstances, it can also lead to vehicle forfeiture as part of the punishment. When does this administrative vehicle forfeiture apply, and is there anything you can do to contest the
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