The Constitution’s Fourth Amendment prohibits all unreasonable searches and seizures. If officers have warrants based on probable cause, Ramsey County courts automatically conclude the search…
In some situations, largely the ones outlined in Section 609.354, consent is not an issue. Sometimes, the alleged victim cannot consent to sexual contact as…
In a previous post, we mentioned that people who are on probation or parole may be subject to warrantless searches, in some cases. We received…
In terms of alcohol intoxication, Minnesota’s law is very straightforward. But in terms of drug impairment, Section 169A.20 is extremely complex. It is illegal to…
Smartphone technology has advanced at breakneck speed. The new iPhone X makes the original iPhone, which debuted in 2007, look like two tin cans attached…
Pretrial release is obviously important for personal reasons. People who are behind bars cannot spend time with their loved ones or work to support their…
Until recently, most local law enforcement agencies did not classify prescription drug overdoses as criminal acts, even though the incident probably involved illegal conduct. But…
Many Ramsey County defense lawyers litigate these cases for many years and only handle a handful of jury trials. They are incredibly rare. Nevertheless, an…
Generally, a simple lack of evidence is the best defense in most felony cases. In American courts, the presumption of innocence is incredibly strong. Ramsey…
1982 may have been a watershed year in the War on Drugs. That was the year a cocaine overdose killed basketball phenom and Boston Celtics…