It doesn’t matter if you’re Ebenezer Scrooge or the Grinch in Whoville, nobody wants to spend Christmas in jail. However, the reality is that people spend the holiday season in different ways, and if you end up making a mistake and having a run-in with the law, spending Christmas in jail is a real possibility. […]
When Should I Hire A Defense Lawyer?
They say that timing is everything in life, and that sentiment holds true in the event that you need to hire a lawyer. Bringing a lawyer into the fold at the right time can have a positive effect on your criminal case, whereas waiting too long can further complicate matters. So that begs the question, […]
The Consequences Of Not Hiring A Defense Lawyer
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 […]
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