Can cops access trunk of vehicle through back seat for minor consumtion?

Thank you for the post. I am a Minnesota lawyer. An officer may make a stop of a vehicle if he/she has a reasonable, articulable suspicion of...

What are the odds of winning a not guilty plea in this DUI case in MN?

Thank you for the post. I am a DWI lawyer in Minnesota with 18 years of experience. A first offense DWI in the last ten years is a...

Thank you for the e-mail. You have a myriad of problems. First, if you had a Blood Alcohol Content over .20, or if you have a second DWI...

What do you do if the county tells you that you cant have a public defender?

First, he has a right to remain silent and he should exercise that right. Second, he must apply for a public defender at court and, if he...

I am going to court today for gross misdemeanor bad checks total amount is 299.00 will i go to jail today?

Thank you for the post.. If this is a Minnesota offense, such a theft offense can be very serious. A gross misdemeanor thefty usually means...

3rd DUI

Thank you for the postl. If you had a Blood Alcohol Content over .20, or if you have a second DWI within 10 years of a first, you were charged...

What steps do I take to prove my right to a speedy trial has, in fact, been violated?

Both the United States Constitution and the Minnesota Constitution guarantee acriminal defendant the right to a speedy trial. U.S. Const. amend....

Is the divorce final after the judge grants the divorce in court, or is it final after we receive the decree

It is final when the court order is signed and entered on the court record. the length of the divorce process depends on the issues in dispute and...

Is it possible to have a judge postpone a divorce and mandate couselling?

In most instances, a court will not require counseling for parties in a divorce unless both parties agree that counseling may be beneficial. If one...

Do You Think He will still get convicted?

I am not sure I understand what the charges may be, possession of child pornography or misdemeanor assault. It would seem the latter is more...