Being falsely accused of any crime can be a nightmare. But perhaps no type of crime has as much stigma around it as sex crime. Even a rumor that someone has committed a sexual assault or similar offense can permanently brand them a monster in the minds of their...
Were you arrested and charged with a crime? You need to know how to defend yourself. While only a small percentage of criminal charges filed in Minnesota go to trial, it is still important to prepare a comprehensive defense. You may be wondering whether you can or should testify as a defendant in a trial. You always have the right…
The term “grand jury” is well known but the details of what it entails are not. We have broken down the basics below to provide more insight into the grand jury process. What is a grand jury and where did the idea originate? A grand jury is a legal body that investigates criminal allegations and decides whether to bring formal…
Intoxicated driving is a serious criminal offense in Minnesota. It is also one of the most common criminal charges filed in the state. According to the Office of Traffic Safety, an average of 68 people are arrested each day statewide. A conviction for any type of DWI charge carries the risk of jail time in Minnesota—even a first time offense.…
Were you arrested and charged with a crime in Southern Minnesota? It is imperative that you take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. Defending a criminal charge is complicated—much of the process occurs before any actual criminal trial. Indeed, pre-trial motions are a key part of any effective criminal defense strategy. Here, our Mankato criminal defense attorney…
Few things are more stressful than an arrest. If you have been arrested, it is imperative that you know how to protect yourself, your rights, and your future. You should not give a statement to the police or answer any of their questions—unless you have an attorney by your side. Within this article, our Southern Minnesota criminal defense lawyers highlight…
Being arrested and charged with a felony offense is a serious, potentially even life-altering situation. Under Minnesota law (Sec. 609.02 MN Statutes), a felony is defined as “a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year may be imposed.” Going through the criminal justice process is never easy—it is even more challenging if you get an…
If you have seen virtually any crime show or legal procedural, you have likely seen someone plead the “fifth” to avoid answering questions. You may be wondering: How does pleading Fifth work in real life? The short answer is that any person can exercise their constitutionally protected right against self-incrimination by declining questions while in custody or in court. In…
In Minnesota, a number of different sex crimes require a convicted person to register as sex offender. The state has strict sex offender registration requirements. A person who fails to comply with the sex offender registration requirements found in MN Statutes § 243.166 can face serious criminal penalties. In this article, our Mankato sex crimes defense lawyer provides an overview…
If you are being investigated for criminal charges, interrogated by police, or you have already been placed under arrest, you have important legal rights. Here are two key rights that anyone facing criminal allegations should understand: Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: You have a right to remain silent. You are not required to answer post-arrest questions. Six Amendment to…