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Having an experienced attorney representing you through the criminal justice process may increase your likelihood of reducing penalties or obtaining an acquittal. Our attorneys have litigated a wide range of criminal issues involving DUI and DWI charges, assault and other charges. We also assist individuals and businesses by responding to government investigations. Our attorneys have the unique experience of having been prosecutors and attorneys in the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office which enables us to provide practical solutions that minimize the negative impact on your life while at the same time helping you to move forward in a positive direction.
If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a crime, it is important to speak with an attorney immediately. Criminal charges can result in fines, jail time, loss of driving privileges, and can even have employment consequences.
Criminal Defense
That Dog Won’t Hunt
I wish I could tell you that the courts are there to protect your rights; that they exist to make sure that you get a fair shake if you’re ever charged with a crime. But you probably already know be...
Supreme Court of The United States Changes the Rules for DWI in Minnesota
The Supreme Court of the United States has now issued its decision in Birchfield v. North Dakota, a case consolidated with Beylund v. Levi, and a Minnesota Supreme Court Case, Bernard v. Minnesota. ...
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upends Criminal Refusal Statute
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a groundbreaking decision on October 13, 2015, holding that Minnesota Statute § 169A.20, Subd. 2, as applied to refusal of a warrantless blood test, violates ...
If a party fails to file their case within one year, do they have any recourse?
In Minnesota a lawsuit can be commenced by notifying the defendant. No immediate court filing is necessary. In Gams, the Minnesota Court of Appeals faced the question of whether the recent rule requir...
Recent DWI Changes
The latest legislative session presented changes regarding DWI laws in Minnesota. There was significant discussion regarding changing the blood alcohol level required for the level to be an aggravatin...
Expectation of Privacy Goes Out With the Trash in Minnesota
By Nathaniel A. Dahl | The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a recent decision of interest in State v. McMurray, __ N.W.2d __ (Minn. 2015). In McMurray, the police were advised that a minor had witnes...