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Criminal Defense
How can a domestic violence charge affect my future?
A domestic violence charge can have significant and long-lasting consequences, even if you feel the underlying incident that was the basis for the charge was not really serious. If you are facing a criminal charge related to domestic violence, it is important to know...
False confessions: What you should know
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...
How are field sobriety tests used?
Minnesota drivers like you should familiarize yourself with DUI laws in the state. This not only includes potential penalties you may face if convicted of a charge. It also includes learning how law enforcement goes about finding out who is driving under the...
A DUI is possible even with little to no alcohol
When someone mentions drunk driving, most people envision someone who is under the influence of copious amounts of alcohol and is swerving all over the road. Although those drivers do find themselves under arrest for a DUI, not all cases match that scenario. A person...
Full and partial criminal expungements
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...
How can expunging a felony record provide a fresh start?
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...
Is DNA reliable evidence?
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...
Why is breath used to measure BAC?
Mention the term "drunk driving charges" to anyone in Rochester, and they will likely immediately think of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. If this is an all-too-familiar scenario to you, then you may be...
Eyewitness lineups may lead to wrongful convictions
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...
