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If you or someone you love was convicted of a felony in North Dakota, you already know the consequences can be severe. A conviction can stay on your record long after the case is closed and you have completed your sentence. Perhaps a mistake from your past is now hindering your future, and you cannot secure a mortgage or...

In order for a police officer to lawfully search a vehicle, they must first obtain a search warrant. All warrantless vehicle searches in Minnesota are presumed to be unconstitutional.   In Minnesota, search warrant requirements necessitate law enforcement to demonstrate ‘probable cause’ to a judge, indicating a reasonable belief that a crime has occurred or will occur at the specified location....

Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical benefits and wages to workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness. Minnesota requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Workers’ Compensation Overpayment demystified: It transpires when an injured employee receives funds exceeding legal limits. The root cause—whether it’s due to erroneous data provided by the worker, the employer, or OWCP—doesn’t alter the...

Suffering an injury at work can be devastating and affect many aspects of your life. In addition to physical trauma, you may experience psychological effects as well. These injuries include conditions such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  So, will workers’ compensation pay for the treatment of depression and anxiety? In some cases, yes. Generally, to receive...

Any assault charge can inflict negative consequences. The level of an assault charge depends on several factors, such as the extent of the victim’s injury, whether the accused utilized a weapon in the assault, the number of alleged perpetrators, and the perceived intent of the accused.  An experienced assault lawyer can review the details of your case to determine...

Suffering an injury at work can be emotionally, physically, and financially stressful. Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net that supports employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.  If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering, can I receive workers’ compensation benefits if the injury was partially my fault? The answer is yes. In Minnesota, injured workers...

Drug possession and drug trafficking charges in Minnesota carry significantly different penalties, ranging from monetary fines to decades in prison. In Minnesota, a drug possession offense has higher potential penalties than a drug trafficking offense. The primary difference between felony drug possession and felony drug trafficking is how the accused intends to use the narcotics. Someone who possesses drugs...

Home Depot is a favorite for do-it-yourselfers, but employees face workplace hazards every day while serving customers. Work accidents can easily occur, leaving an employee injured and facing mounting medical bills. Fortunately, if you are an employee injured at Home Depot, you may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits.  What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a special...

If you work for Starbucks, you may enjoy great coffee and friendly co-workers. But what if you get hurt at work? Can you get money for your injuries through Starbucks’ workers’ compensation insurance? Below, our experienced Minnesota workers’ comp lawyers will go over what happens if you are injured while working at Starbucks. If you have questions about your...