A common question that comes up is whether you should talk to the police before you’ve been charged. Most people want to state their side of the story and hopefully avoid prosecution. However, as the Miranda warning states, anything you say can be used against you. As with most legal questions, there is no clear […]

During a criminal investigation, it is possible that the police will have several suspects in mind. As a result, it can seem challenging to determine when is the right time to hire a white collar attorney St. Paul. Depending on the situation, the best time to contact a lawyer and prepare to defend against criminal […]

Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court released its decision in State v. Brooks, which analyzed how Minnesota’s implied consent laws interact with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McNeely last year. Under McNeely, police officers are required to get a warrant to test the blood of  a suspected DWI driver. However, Minnesota has a law that says police can ask […]

In Minnesota, a criminal proceeding usually has three phases: the arraignment, omnibus/pretrial, and trial phases. I’ve written about the first two phases, so here is a brief summary of how a criminal action, such as a DWI, assault, theft, or drug charge, might resolve if the parties cannot reach a plea agreement or if the […]

Previously, I talked about what happens at a first appearance in a criminal case in Minnesota.  So, what happens at the second appearance — typically called the omnibus hearing or pretrial hearing?  Here is some general information about what to expect. Whether your case is a DWI, assault, drugs, prostitution, or other crime, hopefully you […]

First Appearance for Minnesota Criminal Case As a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, the first thing many people ask when they call is what will happen at their first appearance.  Although it varies depending on the charge and the county, three things typically happen at your first court appearance: Bail or conditions of release will be […]

In the last post, I discussed the roles a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney plays when handling a criminal or DWI matter.  With these roles in mind, what are helpful criteria to look at when selecting a Minnesota criminal defense lawyer?  Of course, selecting a lawyer depends upon the particular person and matter involved, but here […]

The Big Question If you’re charged with a crime in Minnesota, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is whether to get an attorney and which one to choose.  A Minnesota criminal defense attorney acts as a manager for your case and will affect every part of it.  So, before we decide […]