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Most employees and employers alike are familiar with workers’ compensation on some level. Many Minnesota employees understand it is a system in place to protect injured workers. On a fundamental level, the system is there to compensate employees who suffer a work injury. However, establishing the connection between the injury and work is not always as simple as it...

When you face criminal charges, there is a lot on the line: your freedom, financial stability, reputation, and more. Even minor criminal charges can drastically change your life. Having a defense attorney with the time and resources to dedicate to your defense is vital. At Arechigo & Stokka, our criminal defense attorney in Fargo, ND, protects the accused’s rights. ...

You can seek workers’ compensation benefits without fearing retaliation if you suffer a workplace injury. The law requires work-related injuries to be covered under workers’ compensation insurance. Minnesota law also protects employees from retaliation by their employers in response to filing such a claim. If you were recently injured on the job and believe you were let go out...

Many states still prosecute prostitution offenses, despite a growing public opinion that sex work should be decriminalized. In North Dakota, prostitution is generally a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and hefty fines. Not only can the alleged individual offering sexual services face criminal charges, but so can other parties allegedly involved with soliciting sex, engaging in sexual activity for...

In 2021, the sexual assault law in Minnesota changed quite drastically. While some view the law as striking a balance between giving alleged victims greater access to resources and justice, others believe that it could be damaging to anyone accused of a sexual assault crime. Now, even based solely on allegations, an individual can be charged with sexual assault...

Proving an employer negligence lawsuit is vastly different than proving a workers’ compensation case. The most notable difference is that workers’ comp is a no-fault system, which means you do not need to prove negligence to bring a successful workers’ comp claim if you are injured at work. Most injured employee claims will be exclusive to workers’ compensation. In...

The first thing you should do if you are accused of sexual assault in North Dakota is to seek a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney that you can trust. Allegations of sexual assault are some of the most serious criminal charges on the books. Even if the accusation is untrue and unfounded, it can wreak havoc on your...

As one might imagine, law enforcement takes any crimes involving children seriously. Even mere accusations of indecent solicitation of a child can be detrimental to your freedom, livelihood, and reputation. Do not take child solicitation allegations lightly. You need professional and aggressive representation. At the Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka, we have...

Aside from death, an amputation is one of the most severe and devastating injuries you can suffer from a workplace accident. The loss of a limb is undoubtedly life-altering. The severity of the amputation may impact your ability to work, care for yourself, and your general quality of life.  If your amputation happened at work or you had to...

If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance in North Dakota, you are undoubtedly worried about your future. A conviction for drug possession of any kind can lead to imprisonment, fines, or both. A criminal record can also lead to unforeseen consequences, such as making it difficult to find gainful employment or apply for a mortgage....