What to Know About Proving Assault  If you’re accused of assault, you may be wondering how these claims may be proven, and how assault is lawfully defined. There are varying degrees of assault in Minnesota, and the prosecutor will have to provide evidence that proves the assault happened beyond a reasonable doubt. What’s Defined as...Read More

Punishments for Burglary in Minnesota Can be Substantial  We all know it’s a crime to break into a building or somebody’s home to steal from them or violate them in any way. Yet despite this understanding, there are still many people who commit burglary and other property crimes every year. According to the FBI, there...Read More

What Rights do Felons Lose in Minnesota? Committing a Felony in Minnesota Could Result in Lost Rights When most people hear the word “felony,” the first thing they think of is prison. And they’re correct, prison is often the biggest punishment a person faces after a felony conviction. And even after a person completes a...Read More

A Marijuana Offense Can Mean Serious Consequences With more states legalizing either the recreational and/or medical use of marijuana, it has become easier to assume cases involving marijuana aren’t serious. While various instances of having and using the substance are legal in Minnesota and across the country, the reality is that marijuana can still land...Read More

Is Recreational Marijuana Use Legal Now? The last election day, Minnesota voters made their voices heard at the polls. While we know the general results of the election, there are still natural questions about what is to come for our Twin Cities and the rest of the state. For example, will marijuana laws here change? ...Read More

How Will I Know If a Plea Deal Is Worth It? The most common way for a criminal case to end is through a plea bargain. Criminal trials where a jury declares the defendant innocent or guilty are the exception rather than the rule. If plea bargains are the likely result of criminal charges, it’s...Read More

Testifying in Court Can Be Stressful—Here’s What to Expect As A Witness Taking the stand is not an everyday occurrence for most people. It can be nerve-racking to participate in such an unfamiliar and serious process. Criminal trials can have grave consequences and every participant can feel that weight on their shoulders.  How Likely Is...Read More

Are Bodily Injury and Personal Injury the Same Thing? If you’ve been hurt in a Minnesota auto accident, a slip-and-fall or some other scenario, you’re probably reading or hearing the phrases “personal injury” and “bodily injury.” Those phrases sound like they should be interchangeable, but they do mean different things.  One way to keep the...Read More

The Basics About Different Levels of Criminal Offenses in Minnesota You or someone you know has been accused of a crime, and now you’re trying to understand how serious the charges are. Will you have a criminal record forever? What about possible jail time and fines? To get personal advice specifically for you, reach out...Read More

What You Need To Know About Minnesota Whiskey Plates  If you’ve spent much time driving in Minnesota, you may have noticed a few vehicles that have plain white license plates with black or blue lettering, and the first letter is always W. These are commonly known as “whiskey plates.” They are specially issued plates that...Read More