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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
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
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
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
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