Hopefully you’ll never need to hire a defense lawyer, but if you find yourself in a position where you could use their assistance, it is certainly in your best interests to bring one on to help with your case. Forgoing legal representation when you’re facing criminal charges can have a number of consequences for your […]
The Importance of Mental Health Support During Probation Periods
Probation periods are strange terrain, a kind of halfway house between freedom and cell, between you’re fine and on thin ice. If you pardon the metaphor, they are like a purgatory painted in bureaucratic tones. And in this liminal zone – where every misstep can feel magnified, and the stakes are all too high and […]
Defense Of Others And Duty To Retreat In Minnesota
You are probably somewhat aware of what self-defense means and how it could be applied in a criminal case, but what if you are standing up for someone else? Does self-defense apply the same way if you intervene to protect another individual, or will you find yourself in trouble if you go on the offensive […]
Christmas Trees An Alluring Target For Minnesota Criminals
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time to put up your Christmas tree and decorate your house for the season. It also means that pine trees make for easy targets for criminals who hope to cash in on the demand for trees and pine-related decorations. Anthony Bermel, a conservation officer with […]
Can I Get A DUI Today If I Drank Last Night? Understanding Alcohol Dissipation
If you’ve ever stayed up too late having a little too much fun, you may be wondering if you are legally able to drive the next morning. As you might imagine, the answer to that question is, “It depends.” There’s no guarantee that you’re legally able to drive again simply because the sun has come […]
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