Criminal Law Blog
The collateral consequences of being arrested while on spring break
As many students at the University of Minnesota and other colleges throughout the Twin Cities prepare for spring break, it's important to consider the potential legal consequences that can come with running afoul of the law while on vacation.Whether you're a student...
Minnesota statutes forbid racial profiling at traffic stops
If you have encountered suspicion from law enforcement based on the color of your skin, you may have been the victim of racial profiling. For example, if you are speeding or weaving between lanes on the roads of Minnesota, you may not be surprised when a police...
What is the role of suspicion in a DUI arrest?
Although there are sometimes exceptions, such as DUI checkpoints, most DUI arrests start with one thing: suspicion. An officer can't pull you over without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. If he or she has that, the officer can then pull you over and administer...
Choose Your Criminal Defense Attorney Wisely
When you or someone you love has been accused of a crime, this is not the time to find a good deal by hiring an amateur or representing yourself. The outcome of any criminal case, whether it is a DUI or a violent offense, can affect you for the rest of your life.Even...
On Campus, False Accusations Of Sexual Assault Ruin Lives
In the criminal justice system, people are innocent until proven guilty. In the court of public opinion, nothing could be further from the truth.When you are accused of a crime, especially one that is violent or sexual in nature, you can be publicly branded a criminal...
Man arrested for violent crimes, including kidnapping a woman
Kidnapping is not a common occurrence in Minnesota but it happens often enough. The police in Mille Lacs County believe that they have taken into custody a man who is guilty of violent crimes, including kidnapping by holding someone involuntarily. He is also charged...
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