An order of protection in Minnesota may also be referred to as a restraining order in general conversation. They are one and the same. An order of protection was created to protect an individual, or even a group of individuals, from harassment and unwanted contact from a known person that has caused them to fear either violence… Read more »
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First Time DWI Chemical Test Request: Should I Refuse?
Driving under the influence is a real safety and legal risk, but it’s not uncommon. The same is true of DUI/DWI traffic convictions. Are you facing a first-time DWI chemical test request from an officer in the state of Minnesota? If so, here’s what you need to know, and what you should do about it…. Read more »
If Asked to Take a Sobriety Test, Can I Contact a Defense Attorney?
In the state of Minnesota, drunk driving is a criminal offense. Officers will watch out for signs of unusual or negligent driving, and pull people over with the assumption of alcohol or substance abuse. It’s a common enough crime, but still a crime. That means that how you choose to handle the situation could have… Read more »
Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Minnesota?
What Constitutes Vehicular Homicide? Criminal vehicular homicide is a serious offense, and the consequences can be severe depending on the situation and upon representation. If you or someone you know needs assistance in dealing with a situation of vehicular homicide, here’s what you need to know. In the state of Minnesota, vehicular homicide is defined… Read more »
What Questions Should You Ask Your Hennepin County Criminal Defense Lawyer?
When faced with serious penalties or spending time in prison or jail, you will need to hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. Every criminal case is going to be different. One of the first things a criminal defense lawyer will determine is the type of arguments and elements that can be used to… Read more »
Are You Searching For A Criminal Defense Lawyer In Ramsey County?
Ramsey County, Minnesota is the second-densest county in Minnesota while also being the smallest in area. Psychological studies have been done on people who live their lives in crowded spaces compared to those in rural areas and a few characteristics about city-dwellers stood out above the rest. Such condensed living decreases suicide rates, lowers levels of obesity, and can actually be safer… Read more »
FAQs: Top FAQs Clients Ask Criminal Lawyers
Finding out that you are facing criminal charges can be extremely scary. You probably have a million questions but you are not quite sure where to turn. However, it can be helpful to know what to expect as the days pass by. Here are some of the top questions that criminal lawyers get asked on… Read more »
Seek Experienced Help To Defend Against A Harassment Restraining Order
Minnesota Harassment Restraining Order Attorney If one person has acted in any threatening way that causes another person fear and anxiety, they have a right to petition for a restraining order in Minnesota to help ensure their safety from the person they fear. Sometimes these orders are warranted and occasionally they are not. An order… Read more »
How Can The DWI Refusal Law (Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136 S. Ct. 2160 (2016)) Impact You?
We have received many questions from people wanting to know how the United States Supreme Court decision in Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136 S. Ct. 2160 (2016) will impact DWI cases in Minnesota. We want to start out by stating that the Birchfield v. North Dakota case does not apply to breath test requests by police officers. Why? The… Read more »
How Can I Fight Disorderly Conduct Charges in Minnesota?
Minneapolis Disorderly Conduct Lawyer People who are seen or heard acting on in public in a way that is disturbing or disruptive can be removed from the streets and face disorderly conduct charges. Disorderly conduct is a public safety crime in Minnesota. Have you been accused of disorderly conduct in Minnesota? If so, you will need to… Read more »