Criminal Defense

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...

St. Cloud area residents understand how life sometimes causes you to make poor decisions. Relationships are often complicated and emotional. When things don’t go your way, you can feel hurt and confused. An Avon woman who recently went through a break-up with her...

Raising teenagers is harrowing. It is confusing, hard and often goes unrewarded. And, while we raise our kids and try to protect them from the world, we cannot always be there to make sure they make the right choices. This is, unfortunately, what some local families...

The severity of the penalty for a theft offense in Minnesota generally depends on the value of the goods allegedly taken. As noted by the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, an individual convicted of theft may spend up to 90 days in jail when the goods taken...

Whether one is at home or at a public place, altercations could occur. While many of these are minor and can quickly be resolved, some get heated and turn physical. Such incidents could involve physical harm and having law enforcement involved. While it takes time to...