If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Minnesota, you have the right to an attorney if you are facing the prospect of incarceration. While you might be entitled to legal counsel, that does not mean the state will provide you with your choice of lawyer. If...
There are few things in life that are more stressful than facing criminal charges. While some offenses are considered more serious than others, and a criminal record could have a devastating impact on your life. That says nothing of the fact that you could face...
If you have been convicted of driving while impaired (DWI) in Minneapolis, the unfortunate reality is that your conviction will likely remain on your criminal record for the rest of your life. This can lead to hardships personally and professionally. The good news is...
It is not unusual for a person arrested and charged with a crime to worry that a lawyer might refuse to take their case. After all, who would want to represent a guilty person? While the fear that telling an attorney the truth regarding their arrest might cause their...
Criminal offenses in Minnesota fall into one of two categories: felonies and misdemeanors. While misdemeanors are serious offenses, felonies carry the steepest possible penalties under state law. There are countless types of felony offenses recognized by Minnesota...
No two attorneys are exactly alike. Each attorney brings their education, background, experience, and personality that is unique. For that reason, there are many factors to consider when hiring a criminal defense attorney. When you’re researching how to hire a...
There is no simple answer to the question “how much does a criminal defense attorney cost?” There are thousands of attorneys in the United States, just like there are thousands of different combinations of criminal charges you could face. Because of these variables,...
In Minnesota, the state has the authority to take the license plate off a motor vehicle and destroy them. License plate impoundment is an administrative sanction and can be imposed quickly, in most cases at the time of the arrest. Typically, the officer orders the...
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...
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...
