Facing criminal charges can be a shocking and overwhelming experience. For some accused individuals in Minnesota and elsewhere, being charged with a crime is more than unforeseen. Whether it is due to supposed carelessness or allegedly intentional misconduct, some...
Year: 2017
What criminal penalties could result following a DWI?
It is nerve wracking to get pulled over by a police officer; however, it is even worse when a driver discovers that the officer suspects that he or she is under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving a charge that could result in serious penalties, especially if the...
Understanding possession with the intent to distribute
Being accused of a drug crime is a serious predicament to be in. This is especially true when it is a person's first offense, and they are not fully aware of the situation or the potential penalties he or she could face. Even when a drug crime appears to be simple or...
Begin building your defense to drug charges immediately
Drug charges come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have the power to derail your life. While Minnesota does allow for medical marijuana usage under certain circumstances, the penalties for drug convictions remain fairly stiff, even for relatively minor...
Are you facing a felony firearms charge?
Felony firearms charges are serious business. While the punishments can vary widely, "slap on the wrist" sentencing is not something to expect. When a firearms charge reaches felony status, you need to use every tool you have available to protect your future, or face...
Helping you understand rights and options after drug charges
Facing criminal allegations is a tough predicament to be in. Individuals in Minnesota facing drug charges might be under the impression that they have little to no options fighting evidence collected against them. However, there are a wide variety of defense routes...
The unfortunate nature of drug crimes
Across the Twin Cities, the state of Minnesota, and indeed the entire country, there are extensive and punishing laws on the books that go after people who are accused of drug crimes. These laws have immense penalties that often change the course of a person's life,...
Defending a drunk driving charge is not impossible
Drunk driving is a very serious charge and, understandably, many people think that those who are accused of the the crime are guilty before they even go to trial -- or before the criminal process even truly gets going. However, there are certainly effective ways for...
Criminal charges have far-reaching consequences for the accused
Being accused of a crime is a pivotal moment in any person's life. A criminal charge can have a wide range of effects that last a very long time. There are the legal consequences of a criminal charge, such as the jail time associated with the crime, the fines...
Violent crime in Minneapolis increased in 2016
According to 2016 data from officials in the city of Minneapolis, violent crimes increased a bit in 2016 when compared to 2015. Last year, there were 4,605 violent incidents in the city of Minneapolis, whereas in 2015 there were 4,417 such incidents. That's a 4.3...