There is a popular misconception in criminal law as to who “presses charges” and who “decides to prosecute a case.” Our office receives a significant number of telephone...
As Mike Bryant pointed out in a previous blog, the Minnesota legislature has yet, again made changes to several aspects of DUI laws. One of the more prominent changes has been the integration of...
On September 8, 2009, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its decision in State v. Chavarria-Cruz. That decision holds that when the police question a suspect who is taken into custody, that...
On June 9, 2009, the Minnesota legislature created a passing exemption providing for an increased speed limit when passing another vehicle. Essentially, the legislature increased the speed limit...