Criminal Defense

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...

One of the many possible consequences of a DUI is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. The following is a brief overview of ignition interlock laws in Minnesota. What is an ignition interlock device? Ignition interlock devices are...

A charge of assault can be a serious legal matter for a Minnesota resident. Assault is considered a crime in the state, and as such a conviction for assault can result in fines and time in jail. When facing a charge of assault, it can be of benefit to an individual to...

Minnesotans who are investigated for driving while intoxicated should be aware of the potential charges and penalties they will face. A fundamental aspect of DWI is often the testing procedure to determine the amount of alcohol in the driver’s system. A breath test is...

Most individuals who steal cars expect to be able to use the stolen vehicle to leave the scene of the crime. In a recent attempted car theft in Sauk Centre, the would-be thief was stopped from escaping by a collision with another car and perhaps his own state of...