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Minnesota’s Marijuana Task Force Draws Criticism
Minneapolis Democrat Sen. Scott Dibble says the state’s medical marijuana review board is nothing but “a coffee club” that has “no real purpose.” Current and…
A St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Breaks Down ‘Consent’ in Sex Crimes Cases
Because it is typically a full-stop defense, consent is one of the most effective defenses to personal sex crimes, like sexual assault. If a St.…
MN Hate Crimes Law Under Scrutiny
One GOP state lawmaker wants to make sure that the Jussie Smollet controversy in Chicago can never happen in Minnesota. Rep. Nick Zerwas (R-Elk River)…
Meth Seizures Skyrocket in Minnesota
The Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, is “flooded” in meth, according to DEA Special Agent Ken Solek. Between 2017 and 2018, these drug seizures increased significantly…
Collateral Consequences of a MN Sex Crimes Conviction
Since the 1990s, most types of sex crimes incidents have decreased sharply. Experts confirm that the numbers have dropped because fewer offenses are being committed, not…
What to Expect in a White Collar Felony Prosecution
White collar crime is an umbrella term for almost any nonviolent, financial crime. The “white collar” reference is a bit obscure now, but this term…
How Often Do Attorneys Win DUI Cases?
In criminal cases, “win” has various definitions. From one perspective, any outcome that results in less than the maximum punishment is a win. DUI cases…
Supreme Court Limits Forfeiture Laws
In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court applied the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against excessive fines to Minnesota and other states. The ruling sharply…
How Can a St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Beat Drug Crimes Charges?
The War on Drugs was already several decades old when Len Bias, a basketball phenom whom many compared to Michael Jordan, was drafted by the…
How Can a St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney Beat Sex Crimes Charges?
In the #MeToo era, sex crimes cases are harder than ever to resolve favorably. Many states are passing sweeping new laws. New York lawmakers just…
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