In Minnesota, the definition of possession covers the unlawful exercise of dominion and control. If the State can show you exercised possession...

If you have concerns about the legality of a warrant, hire an attorney. Oftentimes, as the search develops, law enforcement apply for a second...

Mandatory Minimums can be tricky. There's no guarantee that a prosecutor will only ask for the minimum. Multiple factors can come in to...

As pointed out by others, it's a potential defense. However, it's not a very strong one without more facts. Physical control under the DWI statute...

Will I have to go to jail for shoplifting?

Generally, if you hire a lawyer, you can waive your appearance at a misdemeanor arraignment and allow a lawyer to go in your place. As for jail...

I am just wondering in a criminal case does the prosecution have to informthe defendantif the victim is cooperating?

To add to the discussion, even if an alleged victim chooses to not cooperate, or recants, it doesn't necessarily mean that the State will dismiss...

What are my chances of getting my vehicle back?

It sounds like you may have what's called an "innocent owner" claim for the vehicle. Your "chances" of getting it back hinge on whether the...

Do we have a strong chance to receive workers comp/win a lawsuit?

I would highly recommend contacting a Work Comp attorney as soon as you can. Based on the above facts, it looks likely that such an injury will...

It would come down to how many months older than him that you are. While the age of consent is typically 16 years old, the statutes also take into...

How long am I looking at my license being revoked for my second DUI?

As noted above, for this DUI, you're looking at 90 days. However, if you do end up pleading guilty, it will drop to 30 days.