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How Mohamed Noor’s Appeal Hearing May Impact Derek Chauvin’s Case

How Mohamed Noor’s Appeal Hearing May Impact Derek Chauvin’s Case

Criminal Law

The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Mohamed Noor, a former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Justine Ruzcyzk Damond. Noor was subsequently convicted of murder in the third degree and manslaughter, and is now serving out a 12 ½ year prison sentence. The Supreme Court has allowed a hearing

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Form 2553: How to Receive the Tax Benefits of an S-Corp While Remaining an SMLLC (Single Member Limited Liability Company)

Form 2553: How to Receive the Tax Benefits of an S-Corp While Remaining an SMLLC (Single Member Limited Liability Company)

Business Formation

As an SMLLC (single-member limited liability company), taxes can be burdensome if one is paying taxes on all the profits that they receive from their company. However, IRS form 2553 can be filed, which would allow the SMLLC to reap the tax benefits of an S-Corp. In this instance, assume that the company is owned

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Derek Chauvin Case Update: Audio and Video Coverage

Criminal Law

Update: 3/16/21 Nine jurors have so far been chosen to be on duty for the trial of Derek Chauvin. The 7 jurors selected before Friday, March 12th are set to undergo further voir dire in light of a $27 million settlement between the state of Minnesota and the Floyd family. Jurors who have already been

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Criminal Implications of the U.S. Capitol Riot

Criminal Implications of the U.S. Capitol Riot

Criminal Law

United States prosecutors have identified more than 170 people for potential criminal charges in connection with the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and expect the number to become hundreds more in the coming weeks as a massive nationwide manhunt for the rioters continues. The violence left five people dead, including

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How Long Can Police Hold Someone in Custody Following Arrest?

Criminal Law

In Minnesota, someone can be charged with a crime in a variety of ways. The most common method used by law enforcement is a citation. A citation is issued by a police officer and does not involve an arrest. It will either list a court date, or the person will have to call the court

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What Is Expungement?

Criminal Law

Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal records from a criminal court case so that they cannot be seen by the public. Criminal court information that could be seen by the public may include the type of crime charged, your name, the name of the court that convicted

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What Should I Do if I Have Been Contacted by Law Enforcement?

What Should I Do if I Have Been Contacted by Law Enforcement?

Criminal Law

When a detective is conducting an investigation, they will reach out to anyone they believe may have been involved in the incident or have information that could be useful. This is commonly done with a simple phone call. If you are contacted by law enforcement, the most important thing to remember is that absent a

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Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Revenge Porn Laws 

Criminal Law

In late December of 2020, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on a case involving an offense of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. This offense is also commonly referred to as revenge porn. Revenge porn is essentially the posting of nude photographs or videos without the consent of another individual, in order to slight them.

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Minnesota Mail Fraud Conspiracy Case: How to Protect Your Information

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

With Christmas and the holiday season fast approaching, it would be plausible to assume that the number of good deeds done to others would increase. Not so, as a group of women have recently pleaded guilty to defrauding a total of 183,000 elderly individuals out of $335 million. One of the women who pleaded guilty

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Can You Get a DWI if You are Not in a Car?

Can You Get a DWI if You are Not in a Car?

Criminal Law

Many people wonder if they can be charged with a DUI for operating a vehicle other than their car while intoxicated. The answer is yes, but it depends on the type of vehicle. Obviously, it is not a wise decision to operate any vehicle while intoxicated. However, Minnesota statutes clearly indicate the types of vehicles

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