Criminal Defense

Criminal trials are based on several types of evidence, including eyewitness testimony, circumstantial evidence and expert testimony. A confession made by the defendant is also considered evidence, as long as it is made voluntarily. Yet, not all confessions are...

For many residents in Minnesota who are arrested for criminal offenses, one of the biggest concerns is how long the event may interfere with their life. If a person is convicted of a crime, or perhaps even only charged with a crime but never convicted, the impact may...

Minnesota is one of the states that offers individuals the opportunity to expunge or seal an arrest and felony conviction record. While your legal record remains in the court's database, it is not available to the public once a judge agrees to honor your request. The...

For decades now, DNA evidence has held the prime spot as the ultimate evidence. It is scientific and impossible to dispute. However, this is now in question as science advances and DNA evidence actually becomes less reliable as a result. If you face criminal charges...

In some criminal cases, the prosecution will ask any witnesses involved in the case to choose the suspect out of a lineup. Yet, when witnesses and/or victims of a crime make their selection, the results may be inaccurate. Errors made during this tedious process can...

Many people in Minnesota have a great fear of crime, something that has led to public support for harsh policies in the criminal justice system. Many of these policies have since inspired opposition, especially for how they disproportionately affect people of color...

Minnesota, like all other states in the nation, has a program that requires some people convicted of sex crimes to register as sex offenders. These registry programs come in many forms and each has its own unique set of requirements and processes but the general...

A criminal record can follow a person around for a long time, potentially affecting his or her ability to find a place to live or a new job. Under certain circumstances, it may be possible to place previous convictions under seal so that the public will no...

People in Minnesota who support the recreational use of marijuana have no doubt watched as other states around the nation moved to make this legal over the past few years. To date, marijuana is not legally able to be used recreationally in Minnesota as the state has...

After being arrested for and charged with a criminal offense, many people in Minnesota may understandably become worried about how the experience could impact their futures. When applying for a new job, it is common to expect that the potential employer will conduct a...