Criminal Defense

When the police come knocking, a lot of people end up having open and honest conversations with law enforcement officers in an attempt to dispel any suspicions that may be encircling them. This is usually a bad idea. After all, the police aren’t your friend. Rather,...

Many St. Cloud area drivers know the following scenario. You’re driving around on an area road and the dreaded flashing lights and siren pull up behind you. You’re panicking wondering why you’re being pulled over and how this is going to impact your life. Minnesota...

The prosecution has the burden of proof in your criminal case. Therefore, the onus is on them to present competent evidence of your guilt if they hope to obtain a conviction. That might sound obvious, but it’s important to remember that your criminal defense is about...

Being arrested for DWI can be a scary experience. You’ll be understandably confused about what comes next and have a lot of questions about the process. A common question people ask is about their drivers’ license and whether they will lose it. The answer depends upon...

Pretextual traffic stops involve police using a minor traffic stop or vehicle equipment violation as a legal way to stop vehicles so they can search for evidence of a more serious offense. The Ramsey County attorneys’ office recently announced that it will stop...

Summer fun at parties or on the lake in St. Cloud means good food, good company and for many a good beer, glass of wine or cocktail. However, the summer fun can come to an abrupt end if you are pulled over while driving home and arrested for driving while impaired...

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you’re probably worried about what the future has in store for you. This is understandable, especially given the uncertainty that surrounds litigation of these cases. Yet, you can retain some control over how your...

Because motor vehicles and pedestrians often share the same space when traveling on the roadways, pedestrian accidents unfortunately occur. While some of these collisions are simply accidents, others are due to negligent and reckless behavior and could result in a...

In Minnesota, law enforcement is intent on stopping people who might be involved with illicit drugs, carrying weapons and committing other illegal behaviors. If there were previous interactions between a suspect and law enforcement, that will generally result in...

When a person is arrested and charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota, the charges can vary depending on the circumstances. In general, for drivers on a conventional driver’s license, those registering 0.08 while in control of a vehicle will face DWI...