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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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What You Need to Know About Your First Appearance

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

If you have been charged with an offense in Minnesota, you will eventually need to appear in court, either in person or via video conferencing, like zoom. What your first court appearance is called depends on the severity of the charges. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, your first hearing is called an arraignment.

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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Offenses

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

Anyone convicted of a crime in Minnesota may face a variety of consequences based on the specific offense they committed, including fines, probation, imprisonment, and unique sanctions like driver’s license suspension. If you immigrated from another country, however, certain criminal convictions could have severe repercussions, including your removal from the United States. Likewise, some criminal

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What Should I Do If I Get Pulled Over?

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

If you are involved in a traffic stop, the most important thing is to stay calm. If you are calm, there is a greater chance that the officer or officers will be calm and not escalate the situation. You should also be prepared to show the officer your driver’s license and proof of insurance. If

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Can You Be Held Criminally Liable for Another Person’s Crime?

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

People often want to know if they could potentially face any charges if their friend committed a crime and they were somehow involved. For example, could someone be criminally liable if they discussed with a friend the best way to rob a particular liquor store and then the friend actually went out and robbed that

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Minnesota Test Refusal FAQ

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

Under Minnesota’s Implied Consent law, any person who drives, operates, or controls a motor vehicle is deemed to have consented to a chemical test of their breath following an arrest on suspicion of DWI or DUI. If a person refuses to submit to the test, the test will not be forced upon them, but it

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DWI Process in Minnesota

DWI Process in Minnesota

Criminal Law

If a law enforcement official stops you and believes that you are operating a vehicle under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, you will most likely asked to take a field sobriety test, a preliminary breath test (PBT), or both. Common field sobriety tests used by law enforcement include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, the

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