The criminal prosecution process occurs over the course of a number of stages, and it’s important that you know what to expect if you end up in legal trouble. Here’s a quick breakdown of the stages of a criminal case: Arrest – Every criminal case begins with an arrest or citation. If a police officer […]
Defendant Gets Charges Dismissed After Sheriff Caught Snooping on Court Cameras
Some courts in the state of Washington are equipped with stationary cameras to help monitor everyday activities, so a San Juan County judge was surprised when she noticed that one of the cameras inside the court was moving, panning, tilting and even zooming in on some areas of the court room. Superior Court Judge Kathryn […]
An Overview of the Criminal Trial Process
Odds are you’ve had at least one run in with the law in the past, even if it’s something as simple as a traffic violation. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone has a clear understanding of how the criminal trial process works in Minnesota. Below, we take a closer look at all the processes involved […]
DWI in the Twin Cities: Court
Guest blog by an anonymous former client For me, going to court for my DWI charge was very nerve wracking. It brought back feelings of guilt and remorse about the poor choice I had made. While my attorney Avery Appelman and I had talked about the likely outcome of my case, I was still fearful […]
