Criminal Defense

In North Dakota, 23.1% of all arrests are for DUI or other liquor law-related offenses. A conviction for DUI in North Dakota can cause severe consequences. Therefore, if you face a DUI charge, you should consult with an attorney. An experienced DUI attorney can aggressively fight to protect your rights.  At the Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers’ Compensation Law...

Seek Advice from an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer to Help You Get Through This Complicated Process The Minnesota criminal justice system can be complicated. It can also be intimidating. You may hear words you are unfamiliar with that leave you wondering things like, What is an omnibus hearing in Minnesota? Learning more about the process can help take some...

Possessing marijuana wax in any amount qualifies you for felony charges in Minnesota.  You will also face felony charges if you distribute or sell wax (also known as “dabs”), THC oil, or other alternative forms of marijuana. If you are convicted, you will face substantial penalties that can seriously affect your life. Fortunately, a Minnesota drug possession lawyer can...

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 the different types of knives and their legality in Minnesota. No matter your reason, you came to the...

A person can become a fugitive from justice if they are no longer in the state where an alleged criminal offense occurred. In some cases, a person may move to a different state without knowing the state has filed criminal charges against that person. Being a fugitive, however, does not mean the state cannot bring that person back to...

Sexual assault is a serious crime with severe consequences. In Minnesota, the law classifies sexual offenses into different degrees based on the severity of the act and the circumstances surrounding it. One such offense is “second-degree criminal sexual conduct,” a felony-level offense with specific legal definitions and penalties. This post will delve into what second-degree criminal sexual conduct is,...

In Minnesota, a sex crime conviction generally cannot be expunged with the exception of a conviction for 5th Degree Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct. Typically, the most severe crimes are ineligible, including sex offenses, murder, and other violent crimes. Generally, once convicted of a sex crime in Minnesota, the only chance you have at completely removing it from your...

In Minnesota, if you are facing a threat of imminent bodily harm or injury, in certain circumstances, you have a right to use force to defend yourself. Minnesota’s self-defense laws describe the conditions in which you can lawfully use force in self-defense. Knowing self-defense laws can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.  Below, the Saint Paul criminal defense...

If the police have arrested you for a child pornography offense, you are in a tough situation, even if you are innocent. Multiple aspects of your life are in jeopardy, including your freedom, finances, and reputation. Now is the time to act decisively. Child pornography laws vary somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Here, we focus primarily on the legal...