What Should I Do if My Child Is Being Tried as an Adult? When Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult? Children under 14 are not tried as adults in Minnesota. However, if your child is over the age of 14, there’s a possibility they may be tried as an adult. The type of...Read More

Can and Should You Take Control of Your Divorce? The divorce process is rarely easy. Dividing lives that were so closely connected is bound to come with conflict. When children are involved, the problems can be more intense. One unfortunate truth for many is that even a relatively easy divorce can be a slow process. ...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

Injured on Vacation? Injuries to Tourists Can Lead to Complications When it comes to personal injuries, the law that applies to an accident is typically local. Minnesota law applies to an accident in Minnesota in most cases, regardless of where the parties come from. If you are injured on vacation, that can make things difficult....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

Can A Long Distance Lawyer Work? You may have heard the phrase “all real estate is local,” meaning that no matter what you see in the national news if you’re looking for property, you need to talk to someone who knows the details of your local market. When hiring a lawyer to it is similar....Read More

What Do We Know About Hate Crimes? Recent history-changing events such as the murder of George Perry Floyd, Jr. have underscored the importance of protection for all who call the United States home. And in Minnesota, these events are pushing forth new initiatives such as the Hate Crimes Bill moving through the house at the...Read More

What are Alternative Dispute Resolutions? Alternative Dispute Resolutions, or ADR, are alternative ways of resolving a problem in the hope that you can avoid a long, drawn-out court case, save money, and have a much less painful experience.  Unless you have a history of spousal abuse in Minnesota, you will be ordered to use ADR,...Read More

Will My Divorce Affect My Children? If you have children and are considering a divorce, the first thing on your mind is how your divorce will impact them. It is what keeps parents in an unhappy marriage longer than they want to be. While you shouldn’t seek divorce with a cavalier attitude, there are times...Read More

How Does Property Get Divided In Divorce? Minnesota is considered an equitable distribution property state. This is the most common way to divide marital property in a divorce. Equitable distribution means the court divides marital property between spouses in a way that it deems fair—or equitable, not necessarily equal or 50/50. It also doesn’t matter...Read More