If officers suspect you may have committed a crime, they likely want to get your side of the story. Still, talking to investigators is not always a good idea. As the mandatory warning from Miranda v. Arizona indicates, prosecutors may use anything you say against you....
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Criminal Defense
What rights do you have when the police contact you?
A phone call from the police can be an unsettling event. You may have no clue about their reasons for contacting you, but you will likely fear the worst from your conversation. Furthermore, you may be unsure of how to respond to their questioning. To protect yourself,...
Assault charges don’t always mean you actually hurt someone
Assault is a basic term for a violent crime that causes physical injury to another person. However, despite what many people might believe, assault charges don't just stem from hitting, kicking, biting or otherwise causing bodily injury to another person, at least not...
What options do you have when police want to enter your house?
When law enforcement officers come knocking on your door, it is common to feel panicked even if you don't believe you have done anything to break the law. People can make bad decisions when they're nervous, leaving them vulnerable to mistakes that could have serious...
How do you keep a juvenile offense from ruining the future?
Anyone who pleads guilty to a criminal charge or winds up convicted in court has to deal with the consequences of a criminal record. Although at first glance, criminal records may seem like a minor inconvenience, in reality, it may infringe on someone's freedoms or...
What do you do when you receive notice of an IRS audit?
Every year, when you file your taxes, you incur a small amount of risk that your tax file will be one of those selected randomly for an audit. Certain red flags may increase the likelihood of facing an audit, but it is generally impossible to predict who will face...
Why do you need an attorney for a juvenile criminal offense?
The juvenile justice system exists in part to protect minors who make questionable legal decisions from lifelong consequences related to those mistakes. The focus on these programs is generally to minimize the penalties for minors. Juvenile justice is usually about...
Can an expungement offer you a fresh start in Minnesota?
A criminal conviction can haunt you for years, even after you have paid your debt to society. Whether your offense resulted in jail time or a fine, you will likely still suffer negative consequences of a conviction long after you fulfill your sentence from court. The...
Supreme Court expands Fourth Amendment privacy rights
Americans living in Minnesota and across the nation recently received important new privacy protections. On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that, in most situations, law enforcement agencies are required to obtain a warrant before gaining access to someone's...
Understanding a tax lien: What you can do to help yourself
If the first time you see a tax lien is a surprise, then you're probably not sure what it means for your future. The good news is that tax liens are fairly easy to understand. A tax lien is essentially the state or federal government making a legal claim on your...