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You’re stacking boxes when a sharp pain shoots through your back during your shift. Or a sudden slip and fall to the floor leaves you a little bruised. At first, you brush it off—but days later, the discomfort hasn’t subsided, and it’s interfering with your daily routine. You’re left wondering: Are all workplace injuries eligible for compensation in Minnesota?...

If you have a driver’s license, you know that there are many traffic laws that drivers must obey. Many are aware of what constitutes speeding or a DUI, but do you understand what constitutes reckless driving? Do you know what the penalties are? Or why you might need an attorney if you get charged with this offense? Since reckless...

A downward departure occurs when a judge imposes a sentence below the range recommended by the sentencing guidelines due to mitigating factors. One common form—known as a downward dispositional departure, allows the court to stay a presumptive prison sentence and place the defendant on probation when incarceration is not necessary based on the defendant’s amenability to community-based rehabilitation. If...

At Arechigo & Stokka, we understand that navigating North Dakota weed laws can be confusing. Many clients ask us, “is marijuana legal in North Dakota?” Unfortunately, these questions often arise only after someone is charged with a crime. By taking the time to learn about the state’s cannabis laws in advance, you can help prevent potential legal issues in...

Minnesota revenge porn laws have gotten lots of news coverage. We battled a revenge porn case that spanned years. The Minnesota Supreme Court recently declared that the state’s laws are not unconstitutional. So what are Minnesota revenge porn laws? And what can you do if you’ve been charged with the crime? What Is Revenge Porn? Sharing an explicit image...

Living under the weight of sex offender registration requirements in St. Paul, Minnesota, can reshape every aspect of your life—but understanding these laws is your first step toward reclaiming control. This guide breaks down the complexities of Minnesota’s sex offender registration system, from the process to residency restrictions and legal tiers, focusing on St. Paul.  At the Criminal Defense...

A continuance for dismissal (sometimes known as a “continuance without a plea” or an “agreement to suspend prosecution”) is perhaps the best resolution to a criminal case besides outright dismissal or an acquittal. A continuance for dismissal is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor. The police and prosecution are not the same entity, even if they work...

As an employee, your employer must provide you with a safe work environment. In some situations, a careless manufacturer puts workers at risk. Every day, equipment malfunctions place many individuals at risk for severe machine injuries. If injured due to an equipment malfunction, it is crucial to promptly speak to a work injury attorney and discuss your rights. You...

Overview of Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Though judges may seem to have considerable leeway in sentencing individuals who have been convicted of crimes, real-life circumstances are very different from what you see in films. Minnesota, several other US states, and the federal government have implemented sentencing guidelines to assist judges in handing down punishment. These sets of rules are designed...