You’re at a five-star restaurant for with co-workers and politely decline a second glass of wine when the waiter stops by with a dessert tray. You enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon and wouldn’t mind a little more – but you have to drive home. A half hour later, you spot...
In the state of Minnesota, individuals who have been charged (and sometimes even convicted) of certain low-level felony offenses and petty crimes may have the option of having their criminal records expunged. However, criminal records expungement is often...
Virtually every state has some form of statute outlawing “disorderly conduct.” So what does disorderly conduct mean? While the specifics of these offenses vary across state lines, disorderly conduct typically involves some form of disruptive conduct that is offensive...
Minnesota DWI Lawyer Gerald Miller and his team strives for the most positive outcome possible when representing clients. Dismissal is the ideal solution to a DWI case, but sometimes the best end result is probation along with unavoidable criminal and administrative...
When it comes to criminal defense attorneys in Minneapolis, there are thousands to choose from. While many lawyers hold themselves out to be the best in advertisements or mail solicitations, the ideal attorney for you can take some effort to find. You deserve legal...
The state of Minnesota categorizes theft charges into felonies and misdemeanors, depending upon the circumstances surrounding the charge and the value of the merchandise that the accused allegedly stole. Although misdemeanor theft charges and convictions are not as...
It’s frustrating and inconvenient to temporarily lose your driving privileges after a DWI conviction in Minnesota. But for someone who drives for work – such as a truck driver, cab driver or bus driver – the impact of a DWI license revocation is much more than a...
Earlier this month, a Wilmar man was arrested and charged with fleeing the police in both his car and on foot after officers attempted to pull him over for speeding. He’s behind bars now and facing felony criminal charges instead of just accepting a hefty ticket and...
Can police lie to citizens? In certain circumstances, yes. Most children grow up hearing that “honesty is the best policy”, but in the eyes of a federal appellate court, this maxim does not apply to law enforcement officers. If asked the question “Can police lie to...
In Minnesota, the law does not allow the alleged victim to assault “drop” criminal charges. Once criminal charges are filed, only the state prosecutor has the right to dismiss them. If you’re asking can a victim get assault charges dismissed, the short answer is...
