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Thanks to various police procedural TV shows and movies, most people are at least generally familiar with their Miranda rights. This list of rights includes the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, knowledge of the fact that any statements made could be used against a defendant in court, among others. What you
While arrests for crimes like driving under the influence often occur at the scene of the incident or after a very brief investigation, other kinds of offenses require law enforcement to collect extensive evidence before a judge will issue an arrest warrant. Particularly when it comes to financial or “white-collar” crimes, prosecutors must establish probable
Derek Chauvin’s jurors will now be kept anonymous, as an Order for Juror Anonymity has just been released by the District court. Most Minnesota residents have been exposed to the media coverage of George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, as have many around the world. Resulting civil uprising led to mass protests across the
During the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, a semi-tanker, traveling down I-35W, almost drove into a crowd of peaceful protesters. The driver, Bogdan Vechirko of Ostego, Minnesota is currently charged with felony and gross misdemeanor charges. The felony is for committing threats of violence. The gross misdemeanor charge is for criminal vehicular operation.
Former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, who was recently released on bond, has now had his third-degree murder charge dismissed. The charge was dropped on Oct. 21, 2020. However, two serious criminal charges remain pending against him, second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Many are wondering, why would one of Chauvin’s charges be dismissed? As a
If you have been charged with a crime, you may be wondering whether you should be represented by a public defender or hire your own private counsel. It is important to note that not everyone qualifies for the services of the public defender’s office. Only those who cannot afford to hire an attorney are entitled
Felony and misdemeanor charges are classifications for common criminal charges. However, what is the difference between felonies and misdemeanors, and what should one expect if charged with either of these types of offenses? While the court process is similar for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies, there are important differences. Misdemeanor Charges and Related Court Proceedings
For many people in need of an attorney, they are hiring an attorney for the first time. This is especially true for those who need a criminal defense attorney. You may be wondering what questions to ask potential attorneys or where to even begin looking for information. While this is not a complete list, these
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is currently facing felony charges in connection with the killing of George Floyd, has been released from jail after posting bond on October 7th. Chauvin’s unconditional bail was set at $1.25 million and his conditional bail was set at $1 million. Chauvin is currently charged with second-degree
To many people, robbery and burglary are interchangeable terms to refer to a specific theft offense. In fact, many people think both simply mean something was stolen from someone. While that is generally true, there are still significant differences between the two crimes under Minnesota law. Robbery Under Minnesota law there are two basic kinds
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