Last month, the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice released details of an agreement mandating reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department. New Police Policies The agreement, officially called the consent decree, comes in the wake of the federal government’s investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of George Floyd, who died while […]
Who Has More DUIs – Minnesota Or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin try to one-up each other in many ways. These two bordering states battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in college football, each boast over 1,000 beautiful lakes and have many redeeming qualities, but there are also distinctions that one would rather the other be known for. Having more drunk drivers is one of […]
Four Times You Should NEVER Feel Guilty When Talking With Police
Speaking with a police officer or similar member of law enforcement can sometimes be an intimidating experience. In fact, you may find that you feel like you’ve done something wrong even when you haven’t. This is especially true if you opt not to comply with any and all requests that police ask of you. The […]
Issues Continue To Plague Automatic Expungement System In Minnesota
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 […]
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