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Jail can be a very lonely place for its inmates. Time moves slowly, and every second feels like an entire age. Something that can greatly help inmates pass the time and feel better is talking to their loved ones on the phone — but this can be dangerous if this one crucial rule is not […]
Jail is Scary. Should I Talk to My Loved One While there? Read More »
Juvenile criminal sexual conduct charges can change the course of a child’s life forever, which is why navigating it carefully and correctly is crucial. One small mistake or a single detail missed can significantly alter not just the case, but the child’s future. Here’s a story of a juvenile criminal sexual conduct case in Minnesota
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When a person is placed in a Minnesota county jail to await trial, it may be because that individual could not afford to pay bail. In recent years, the Minnesota Freedom Fund received tens of millions of dollars in donations to help accused individuals who would otherwise have been released from jail if they had
Are Minnesota criminal defense laws unfair? Read More »
The criminal justice system is not always about the prosecution and a defense lawyer arguing it out in court, the former with the goal of convicting the accused and the latter hoping for an acquittal. There are some instances when a case is smooth-flowing, mainly because the accused is guilty and is willing to face
Guilty? What Can Be Done? Read More »
Navigating criminal sexual conduct charges is not easy — it needs to be done with care and diligence to ensure the success of the case. Even the smallest pieces of evidence can be extremely helpful in a case and help the accused get a not-guilty verdict. In this blog, I’ll tell you about a third-degree
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One of the most overwhelming things a young person can face is criminal allegations of any kind. If convicted, criminal charges have the potential to alter the course of a person’s life, leaving a permanent mark on his or her record. However, the implications of criminal charges may be different when the defendant is not
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Minnesota police were called to a Cabela’s store on a recent Saturday. Employees in the store accused a group of people there of shoplifting. The group included seven minors, ranging in age from 12 to 15. All seven minors were taken into custody by police. Police say that Cabela’s employees told them that the group
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A Minnesota police officer needs a reasonable cause to pull a motorist over. “Reasonable cause” is a broad term that basically refers to a prudent estimation based on facts and circumstances. For instance, if a police officer sees a vehicle drifting over the centerline, it constitutes “reasonable cause” to make a traffic stop. Some motorists
Traffic Stop in Minnesota? 3 Things to Avoid Read More »
If you are arrested and charged with DUI or another crime in Minnesota, it can have both an immediate and long-term effect on your life. This is especially true in certain circumstances, such as if you were operating a commercial vehicle when you got pulled over for suspected drunk driving or you’re a licensed professional,
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There are several legal terms that people often use interchangeably when, in fact, they have separate meanings. For instance, reasonable suspicion and probable cause are terms that may both apply to a situation where a police officer thinks a crime has been committed. However, the two terms are slightly different in meaning. Understanding legal terminology
Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause: Key Differences Read More »