Minnesota DWI Test Refusal Law Upheld as Constitutional In State v. Bernard, the Minnesota Supreme Court considered whether a Minnesota law criminalizing refusal to take a DWI breath test was unconstitutional. The Court held that the law does not violate a person’s fundamental rights under the constitution, and the refusal law is a reasonable means to […]

For someone with a Minnesota criminal charge, I often find that the most crucial part of the case happened before the defendant had a St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer. From a DWI to drug possession, the moment that the police officer stops you is often crucial to determine whether you will be charged with a […]

There is one simple rule to remember when questioned by the police: say nothing without legal counsel present.  No matter what a detective or patrolman tells a suspect, the Fifth Amendment is in place to protect criminal defendants from having to testify if doing so might incriminate them.  It also covers those interviews leading up […]

When searching for a defense attorney, individuals can become overwhelmed with the options. After all, with so many lawyers to choose from, how can anyone know what to look for and who to choose? The list below highlights what individuals in need of a defense attorney should look for when hiring a lawyer: Experience: Just as an individual would […]

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 […]

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 […]