How can i get information of cases that were thrown out of court ? Of the same situations or ways to win a drug cases?

Hire a lawyer. I know that you'd rather get by with out spending the money. But there is no alternative. You are charged with a serious crime and...

How long after hiring an attorney should it take to get my car back from forfeiture in the state of Minnesota?

Might be quick if your lawyer can convince the prosecutor to return it. But could be a long time if you have to file a petition and wait for a...

Can an officer search your car at a traffic stop if the car’s window is still half way up?

No, there's no such thing. But every warrantless search by law enforcement must fall under a recognized exception to the warrant requirement.

Can a person be booked and fingerprinted for the same exact crime they already completed serving time for?

It's usually just a record keeping problem. The first prints must not have made it to the right place. Yes Minnesota statute gives them the right...

It sounds like they're trying to do what we call a "buyback," which contemplates paying some part of the value of the car, instead of just merely...

Boyfriend drove truck registered to me with no license and got 3rd DUI?

They're going to try to forfeit (keep) your vehicle. To get it back you'll need to file a petition with the court and prove that you're an innocent...

Is it considered probable cause to search my vehicle and purse if my passenger had marijuana in his pocket?

That's a good question. The judge will need to determine whether the police developed probable cause to believe that contraband would be found in...

I've been practicing criminal law in Minnesota for 11 years and I still haven't found a magic way to "beat a 1st degree possession charge." These...

This is a criminal charge. You want to avoid being convicted of a crime. You also want to keep this offense off of your driving record so that you...

Is domestic violence protective order is a civil case will not effect on my background?

Is it an order for protection? If so, it is civil, not criminal. But it can still come up in a background check. Also, if a violation of the OFP is...