Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a stressful experience for both you and your family. If you’re in unfamiliar territory and facing harsh potential penalties, you can find yourself anxious or stressed, which can only further complicate the process. There’s no way to completely eliminate this stress from the equation, but if […]
The Stages Of A Criminal Trial In Minnesota
If you are challenging the charges that have been levied against you, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up having your case heard before a judge or jury. You may have a surface-level understanding for what this entails from television and movies, but the actual process is likely a bit different from how it’s […]
Why Might Evidence Be Suppressed In A Criminal Trial?
During a criminal trial, both sides will present evidence that they hope will earn their side a victory, but sometimes this evidence can be suppressed after it has been entered into court, meaning the judge or jury has to pretend it never existed. But why might evidence be suppressed after it is entered at trial […]
Four Tips For Building A Strong Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a crime, the burden of proof falls on the prosecution to prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This becomes a lot harder to do if you put as much effort into building a strong defense as they do building a case against you. But how can you […]
Will A Felony Ever Drop Off My Record?
A felony is the most serious type of criminal charge that a person can face. Not only will it come with fines, the possibility of jail time and a host of other potential penalties, that conviction can hang on your criminal record and cause more problems down the road when you apply for employment or […]