by Kyle Dreger | Nov 23, 2020 | Disorderly Conduct
Like with every criminal charge, disorderly conduct is defensible. Under the right circumstances, an aggressive defense could result in the dismissal of the charges against you or victory at trial. Obtaining a favorable outcome in your disorderly conduct case...
by Cody Wright | Nov 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many states differentiate between assault and battery offenses. Ask any good assault charges attorney and they will confirm that under common law, a battery charge involves a harmful or offensive touching of another person. Alternatively, assault involves placing...
by Gerald Miller | Nov 18, 2020 | Disorderly Conduct
The offense of disorderly conduct is reserved for public behavior that is outside the bounds of protected free speech. Individuals that are especially disruptive in public could face arrest for this charge. While this offense is relatively minor compared to more...
by Kyle Dreger | Nov 16, 2020 | Assault
One of the collateral consequences that come with a felony conviction in Minnesota is the loss of the right to own or carry a firearm. However, there are also certain misdemeanor charges that could curtail your right to own a gun after a misdemeanor conviction. The...
by Cody Wright | Nov 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The criminal defense lawyer plays the most important role in the justice system. While the state can use its limitless resources to bring criminal charges against a person, only a defense attorney can advocate for the accused and protect their constitutional rights. ...
by Gerald Miller | Nov 11, 2020 | Disorderly Conduct
The offense of disorderly conduct covers a wide range of disruptive behavior in Minnesota. No matter the specific facts, these offenses are always treated as misdemeanors. While a disorderly conduct charge is never a felony, the specific penalties that can come with...
by Kyle Dreger | Nov 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you are like most people facing criminal charges, you no doubt wonder about the financial cost of hiring an attorney. While everyone wants the best legal counsel possible when they are facing potential jail time, the reality is that some defense lawyers cost more...
by Cody Wright | Nov 6, 2020 | Assault
A charge of second-degree assault in Minnesota is serious. Any lawyer worth their salt will ascertain that there is no surefire way to have these charges dismissed. The decision to dismiss a criminal case rests with the prosecutor, and they will not do so without a...
by Gerald Miller | Nov 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
There are three central roles in every criminal case: the prosecution, the judge, and the defense. The prosecutor works to convict the accused of a crime, often by any means necessary. The judge plays the role of the neutral referee, although no judge is complete...
by Kyle Dreger | Nov 2, 2020 | Assault
In Minnesota, the law does not allow the alleged victim to assault “drop” criminal charges. Once criminal charges are filed, only the state prosecutor has the right to dismiss them. This is true even when the alleged victim does not want to proceed with a criminal...
by Kyle Dreger | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, DUI/DWI
Acronyms are common when it comes to criminally prosecute drunk driving offenses. Some states refer to this offense as driving while intoxicated while others call it driving under the influence. Some states even use the acronyms DWI and DUI to differentiate between...
by Cody Wright | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
A criminal defense lawyer serves arguably the most important role in our justice system. These attorneys serve as advocates for individuals that have been accused of a crime. This job can be challenging, especially in cases where the court of public opinion has...
by Cody Wright | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, DUI/DWI
In Minnesota, prosecutors could treat the charge of driving while impaired (DWI) as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The underlying law surrounding the offense is the same. If a driver operates or maintains control over a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs or...
by Gerald Miller | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
In a criminal case, each crime has a set of elements. The prosecution must establish every one of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. A defense is anything that could negate one or more of those elements. The defendant does not...
by Gerald Miller | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, DUI/DWI
Prosecutors throughout Minnesota aggressively pursue driving while impaired (DWI) charges. Due to the public outcry regarding these cases, it is not unusual for the state to seek substantial penalties upon a conviction – especially in cases that involve a repeat...
by Kyle Dreger | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
If you are facing the prospect of an arrest, or if you have already been charged with a crime, you no doubt have considered hiring an attorney. The criminal justice system can be overwhelming, especially for those experiencing it for the first time. While most people...
by Kyle Dreger | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, DUI/DWI
Bail is an amount of money that the courts require a defendant to deposit in exchange for their release from jail pending trial. An experienced DWI Defense lawyer will know that for some offenses, the judge (or even the arresting officers) will release a person on...
by Cody Wright | Oct 9, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
In criminal cases, a defense is a set of facts that can mitigate one or more of the elements the state must establish to prove your guilt. While a defense can show a jury that the state has failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant does not have a...
by Cody Wright | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, DUI/DWI
The acronym for the offense of drunken driving varies across state lines. Some states refer to this offense as driving under influence, while others call it driving while intoxicated. In Minnesota, DWI stands for driving while impaired. While other states use the...
by Gerald Miller | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
When it comes to criminal defense attorneys in Minneapolis, there are thousands to choose from. While many lawyers hold themselves out to be the best in advertisements or mail solicitations, the ideal attorney for you can take some effort to find. You deserve legal...
