Addiction often influences choices that can lead to criminal behavior. Substance use can result in charges ranging from possession to DUI or theft, creating complex legal situations. Courts increasingly recognize that treatment can reduce the risk of reoffending and demonstrate accountability. Judges may consider early treatment participation when evaluating cases. Evidence of proactive recovery shows […]
3 Key Pieces Of Advice Ahead Of Your Criminal Case
If you have run afoul with the law and are set to make your first or latest appearance in court in the coming days, how you proceed in the immediate future can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. And while all cases and situations are different, we’ve found that three pieces […]
Minnesota Court Upholds Decision To Allow Testimony Via Zoom During Pandemic
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a Becker County judge’s decision to allow a key witness to testify via Zoom during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic did not violate the defendant’s right to confront their accuser in person in court. The ruling centered around the case of Kim Marie Tate, whose drug-related […]
