A courtroom crisis was averted just before midnight on Friday that helped keep hundreds of public defenders from striking in Minnesota. According to reports, negotiators for unionized attorneys and the Minnesota Board of Public Defense met with a state mediator on Friday, and the two sides reached an agreement shortly before Saturday morning. The new […]
Why You Need To Pay For A Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are charged with a crime, there are a number of ways you can defend yourself in court. You can go it alone without an attorney, you can move forward with a court-appointed public defender, or you can hire a private attorney. But if you are facing serious charges or significant penalties, there’s really […]
Should I Get A Free Lawyer Or Pay For One?
If you are charged with a crime, whether it’s a minor traffic offense or a major felony, you are tasked with deciding how you would like to be represented at court. You may be able to represent yourself if it’s a minor traffic citation, but for misdemeanors and above, it’s probably a good idea to […]
