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Minneapolis Riots: Were You Arrested For Rioting or a Related Charge?
The rioting that stemmed from the Twin Cities protests, also known as the George Floyd protests, are an ongoing series of civil disturbances that started in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and have spread nationwide. Unrest began in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, after...
Minneapolis Criminal Defense | Arrested for Disorderly Conduct?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to accept a new normal — wearing face masks and gloves for protection, not being able to go to our favorite restaurants and bars, having to cancel plans with family and friends due to social distancing and more. A lot...
Ignition Interlock Violations Defense Attorney: What Happens Next?
You’ve been cooped up for weeks during Minnesota’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order – and you’re tired of it. Even though you’re on probation for DWI and are required to have an ignition interlock on your car, you decide to have some beers. After all, you are stressed out,...
Benefits of New Expungement Law for People with Criminal Records
A criminal record can have devastating consequences that last far longer than a jail term or probation. Felony and misdemeanor convictions can show up on a background search, which can impact things like employment opportunities, rental housing options, or college...
The Initial Stages of Minnesota’s Criminal Justice Process
This article will address a few important questions about the criminal justice process in Minnesota. Ultimately, we will focus on the early stages of a criminal prosecution. While Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys at Gerald Miller, P.A. have answered many...
Strategies for Reducing Your Risk of Arrest in Brooklyn Center
While many encounters between law enforcement officers and ordinary citizens will end in an arrest, certain scenarios or actions can increase the chance an individual will be taken into custody. In this blog, Brooklyn Center criminal defense lawyers at Gerald Miller,...
Is a Police Garbage Search Legal in Robbinsdale, Minnesota?
As a way of obtaining probable cause to issue a search warrant on the home of a person suspected of drug offenses, police search garbage for evidence. The United States Supreme Court in California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35 (1988) held that people do not have a...
