Nearly everyone knows someone who has gone through the process of a divorce. Divorce proceedings involve intimate details about familial relations and, as such, they often find themselves pouring into the rumor mill. Neighbors, family, and friends often tell tall tales and exaggerated examples of other neighbors, family, and friends who have gone through a divorce. This leads to many…
After a long, hard day at work, you stop in at a restaurant in Mankato to meet a friend. You have a bite to eat and decide that a second drink probably won’t hurt anything. Even though you know you are driving home afterwards, you vow to have some water and more food and are sure that will do the…
Many United States citizens like to believe that they have nothing to hide from the police unless they have done something wrong. This is especially true for those who have never had a run-in with law enforcement. This belief leads many people to give statements to officers, volunteer information, or allow an officer to search their property without a warrant.…
Employees in the State of Minnesota are protected by the principle that employers owe a duty to provide a safe and hazard free work environment. Suffering a physical injury places your livelihood at risk no matter where it happens. However, when your livelihood is placed at risk simply because you were attempting to do your job in an unsafe environment,…
Flashing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror is an adrenaline-pumping, white-knuckle experience for any driver. Now imagine that you know you have had a few too many drinks just before getting behind the wheel. A few moments ago you were certain you just had a few and could drive just fine; now you start questioning exactly how…
Will I Go To Jail For A DWI? YouTube In this short video, I explained a part of the DWI process involving minimum sentencing in Minnesota. So… to answer the question about would you going to jail? Of course there is a chance, but if it’s your first offense that isn’t always necessarily the case. It is important to remember,…
DWI Charge in Minnesota | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYIskUHVv1g This question is answered by Thomas Hagen, from Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd. So you’ve been charged with a DWI and now you want to know what happens next? Well the first, we need to remember that a DWI/DUI case is split into two proceedings, a criminal case and a implied consent case. A…
Domestic Assault cases are often emotionally charged and aggressively prosecuted. A little planning at the beginning of the case typically goes a long ways. While all cases are different here are 5 quick tips to help you get the results you want. 5 Tips for a Domestic Assault Charge If there was any indication of chemical use, I always recommend that my…
Minnesota expungement law is undertaking a radical change. Governor Dayton signed a new law that will take effect on January 1, 2015. Under the current law, for an expungement to be granted the petitioner would either; need a case to be settled in their favor, otherwise known as a dismissal, or receive a not guilty verdict. If the petitioner was…
Need a criminal attorney? For many folks being charged with a crime, this is the one and only time they have to deal with the criminal justice system. The pending charges are the most important issues in their life. How do you find the right attorney for you then? When you are looking for a Mankato Criminal Attorney (or one…