A Strong Defense Can Make All The Difference
A Strong Defense Can Make All The Difference
Police Officer use of force is an ever-growing topic of discussion in today’s society. The news and social media have allowed people to not only hear about, but actually see, videos where force, even deadly force, is used. The take away, whether you agree with the...
A common technique for law enforcement is to use low-level drug offenders as “CIs” or confidential informants to help catch higher level drug dealers and suppliers. Often these cases involve a non-violent offender with little to no criminal history who gets caught...
It’s All Hearsay! They don’t have anything. I often hear a client or potential client tell me that the police or prosecutor don’t have any evidence against them. “All they have is hearsay.” But what is hearsay really? Typical cases where hearsay is an issue are the...
On more than one occasion, I have spoken to someone who tells me, “ They didn’t read me Miranda when they arrested me.” They think that this means that the arrest was bad and that the case will get thrown out. But, the Miranda warning you hear on TV and in the movies...
State v. Bernard – Much Awaited…VERY Disappointing. This morning, the Minnesota Supreme Court released its opinion in the much anticipated case of State v. Bernard. Many were hoping that the court would finally sort out the mess that has ensued in Minnesota courts...
5th Degree Assault and 5th Degree Domestic Assault are CRIMES OF VIOLENCE, while Disorderly Conduct is NOT A CRIME OF VIOLENCE. Although the statutory penalties are the same, up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1000 fine, the AFFECT ON YOUR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD can be...