We recently wrapped up a week-long jury trial representing a client who was charged with a single count of Threats of Violence. This offense was formerly known as Terroristic Threats. It’s a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. OUR CLIENT Our client was a 37-year-old male. This was his first criminal offense of...
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in St. Paul, MN First and Foremost – Was Your Claim Actually Denied? We often hear from injured workers who have been discouraged from filing for workers’ compensation or told by their employer that their claim would be denied. Do not fall for this commonly used tactic against workers. Your employer and their insurance company can save...
Read MoreFebruary 20th Ruling Works to Curb “Policing for Profit” Law enforcement (city police, sheriffs and highway patrol) have an amazing amount of power when it comes to seizing the property of someone who is suspected to be engaging in illegal activity. It comes as no surprise that when a law enforcement agency arrests someone doing something illegal, they will take...
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A recent ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court should make it easier for some individuals to expunge their Minnesota criminal records. In State v. R.H.B., the Minnesota Supreme court held that a petitioner who can demonstrate to the court that all of his or her criminal charges were resolved in his or her favor is presumed to be entitled to a...
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UNCOVERED WORKERS COMP INJURIES There are several types of workers compensation injuries not covered under Minnesota workers compensation law. As a general rule, a workers compensation injury is not covered under workers comp unless the injury “arose out of and in the course of employment.” There has been a lot of case law and dispute about the meaning of...
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Hiring a Lawyer for Your DUI Case People often wonder whether they should hire an attorney if they’re charged with a DUI. First of all, a Minnesota DUI is a crime. Some people don’t think of a DUI as a crime, but it most certainly is. Going to court by yourself and pleading guilty to a DUI will result...
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Warrantless Vehicle Searches Yet another motor vehicle search warrant exception is known as the consent to search exception. Under this exception, a police officer can lawfully search a motor vehicle without a search warrant if the owner (or sometimes the driver) voluntarily consents to the search. However, the police officer must have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity before the officer...
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Experienced Minnesota DWI Lawyer If you have been arrested and charged with a Minnesota DWI, you want to make sure you retain an experienced Minnesota DWI lawyer. Not only are you facing criminal charges for suspicion of DWI, but you will also face a number of collateral issues such as the loss of your driver’s license, possible impoundment...
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A MINNESOTA FIRST DEGREE DWI IS A FELONY OFFENSE If convicted of a Minnesota First Degree DWI, you could be facing 7 years in prison. A driver can end up facing a 1st Degree DWI charge in Minnesota under a variety of circumstances. A driver will face a 1st Degree DWI charge in Minnesota if the current offense is within 10...
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Minnesota Is An Employment-At-Will State This means that your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as that reason is not illegal. Minnesota law and US law has carved out several “reasons” that are an illegal basis for a firing. In every jurisdiction, you cannot be fired for reasons related to religion, ethnicity, or race. These are...
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