Last year, we noted that the Minnesota Clean Slate Act was poised to go into effect on January 1, 2025. The act promised to automatically expunge a number of low-level offenses for individuals who have continued to stay out of trouble since their initial run-in with the law. However, state officials are now saying that […]
Illegal Searches And Your Right To Deny Police A Search Of Your Property In Minnesota
As criminal defense lawyers who work to protect the individual rights of citizens, one piece of prevailing wisdom that we simply disdain is the idea that “If you’ve got nothing to hide, then just let us perform a search.” Even if you aren’t trying to conceal anything illegal or incriminating, it can feel like a […]
Can A Victim Violate An Order For Protection In Minnesota?
An Order for Protection (OFP) is something that may be put in place in situations where domestic abuse has been proven or alleged. While the specifics of an Order for Protection will be laid out in the order, generally it states that the defendant (the restrained party) is not to have any contact with the […]
Blood Test Or Breathalyzer, Which Should You Choose?
If you are pulled over and police suspect that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they may eventually ask you to submit bodily evidence to either confirm their suspicions or clear you of operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is commonly done with a breathalyzer, which as we’ve talked […]
Minnesota Farmer Charged After Cows Get Loose, Cause Chaos
A Minnesota farmer is facing criminal charges after some of his cows got loose and contributed to three separate car crashes on U.S. Highway 14. According to the criminal complaint, Aaron Duane Lambrecht was formally charged with two counts of public nuisance and three counts of animal cruelty in connection with the incident last July. […]
