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You’re sitting in the courtroom hallway with your public defender, and they’re walking you through the plea deal like it’s the end of the conversation. It sounds manageable, a fine, some classes, nothing that sounds like it should follow you home. Nobody in that hallway has asked what you do for a living, and you’re starting to wonder if...

You didn’t think much of the ache in your shoulder the day it started, so you kept working through the week the way you always have. By the time you finally said something to your supervisor, weeks had passed. Now the denial letter says you reported too late, as if the timing matters more than the injury itself. You’re...

In most states, there is a difference between manslaughter and murder. In Minnesota, if an individual causes the death of another, they may face manslaughter or murder charges, depending on the facts and circumstances. The state will analyze the circumstances surrounding the homicide and determine whether to file murder or manslaughter charges. Manslaughter and homicide are distinct types of...

The courtroom doors open, court staff call out names, and you know you’re in the right place because your name was called, but now you’re nervous. This is really happening. You’ve never stood in front of a judge before, and nobody handed you a script. You don’t know if you’re supposed to speak, where to walk, or who to...

The phone rings, and a detective introduces themselves in a calm, almost friendly tone. They explain they’re just trying to get your side of the story, that it will only take a few minutes, and that talking now might clear things up before they go any further. It sounds like the fastest way to make an uncomfortable situation disappear....

A letter shows up from the insurance company requesting an independent medical examination (IME). It names a doctor you’ve never met, a date you didn’t pick, and an appointment you’re told you have to attend if you want your workers’ compensation benefits to keep coming. You didn’t choose this doctor, and your treating physician didn’t refer you to them....

A Minnesota expungement can seal certain criminal records from public view, but not every record qualifies, and not everyone needs to file a petition to get one. Minnesota now automatically expunges some eligible records. For cases that require a petition, the process generally takes at least four to six months. That makes it worth figuring out what relief is...

If your employer has no workers’ comp insurance in MN, you still have legal options to recover compensation after a workplace injury. In Minnesota, nearly all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When they fail to do so, they can face serious penalties, and you may be able to pursue alternative legal action to recover your losses....

Were you recently charged with a weapons offense? Knives are a popular means of self-defense, and perhaps you thought the knife you were carrying was legal but are facing a weapons charge. Or you are simply trying to educate yourself on Minnesota knife laws, including the different types of knives and their legality in the state. No matter your...