Tragic and fatal car accidents happen every day. It’s not a statistic that’s pleasant to think about, but over 37,000 people die in US road crashes every year, averaging about 100 vehicular deaths per day. Some of these are the result of dangerous road conditions and mechanical malfunctions but the vast majority are the result… Read more »
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The 411 on Sexual Consent
Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Lawyer We communicate with each other in so many different ways, with our body language, our dress, our voices, our manner; we talk so often and listen so little. We come from many cultures and communities and families in which what we say has subtle meanings and consequences. It’s no wonder… Read more »
Types of Credit Card Fraud
Since people are finding more and more ways to cheat the system, credit card fraud continues to rise. Even scarier, the costs associated with credit card fraud are in the billions, making it a serious problem. It is a problem that needs to be dealt with! Even worse, these criminals are not only taking your… Read more »
New Minnesota DWI Law: “Little Alan’s Law” Takes Effect August 1, 2018
DWI: It’s always been a serious crime, but the consequences haven’t always fallen in line with the effects of the crime. As of August 1, 2018, however, Minnesota residents are going to see an increase in the consequences of driving while intoxicated. Thanks to “Little Alan’s Law,” Minnesota drivers who drive under the influence of… Read more »
Six Things You Should Avoid Doing if You are Under Federal Investigation
If you are involved in a federal investigation or have been charged with a federal crime, this can be much more stress-inducing than a smaller scale criminal investigation. Making sure your rights are protected and you handle your case or role in a case as correctly as possible is key. Having a criminal defense attorney… Read more »
What Can Happen If Your Child is Adjudicated for a Juvenile Crime
Being a parent isn’t easy, and if your child has been engaging in criminal behaviors, even just misdemeanor, this can be hard enough to deal with. However, it only gets harder when there are legal consequences involved. The vast majority of the time when children and teenagers act up, all problems, solutions, and consequences are… Read more »
Beyond White-Collar Crime: Bribery in Sports and Sex Scandals
Bribery is typically considered a white-collar crime in which professionals and politicians clawing their way to the top occasionally pay for favors to get ahead. But some high-profile bribery cases include FBI sting operations related to college athletic programs. Also, some defendants entangled with other charges such as sexual assault face bribery charges for trying… Read more »
How to Defend Yourself Against a Criminal Charge of Kidnapping a Minor
In Minnesota, there are two very distinct forms of kidnapping. One involves holding an adult against their will, often as part of a larger crime. However, kidnapping cases involving children are far less commonly violent or even thought of as criminal at the time because the defendants are most often divorced parents or relatives who… Read more »
The Connection Between Bitcoins and Crime
The premise of Bitcoins is confusing to many people, but it is a virtual currency that can be spent anonymously by online users. It is bought and sold with real money in person and on exchanges and is accepted by several establishments throughout the U.S. and the world. Just like real money, Bitcoin has been… Read more »
DUI Forfeiture Law Unconstitutional
Earlier this month the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the Minnesota DUI forfeiture law was unconstitutional. A Minnesota driver was arrested and charged with a felony DUI. This resulted in the standard procedure of the police forfeiting the driver’s car. The standard forfeiture notice was issued to the driver informing her that she had… Read more »