Laws concerning financial fraud are undeniably complex. As a result, even finance, mortgage and tax professionals acting in good faith can become reasonably concerned that a potential misstep may lead to significant legal consequences. Speaking confidentially with an...
Criminal Defense
4 Minnesota women charged in major identity theft ring
Attorney Christa Groshek is interviewed, on the Sept. 6th, by Iris Perez, KMSP Fox 9 News. This is regarding the 4 Minnesota women charged in a major identifty theft ring. Four women have been charged by the Ramsey County attorney's office, with stealing hundreds of...
Supreme Court: Should DNA samples be taken from arrestees?
The U.S. Supreme Court recently weighed the positives and negatives of collecting a DNA sample from anyone who is arrested -- but not necessarily convicted -- of a crime. The issue is whether or not the privacy concerns outweigh public health concerns and if this...
St. Paul man sues city, claims police brutality
The St. Paul City Council was recently expected to approve a $30,000 settlement involving a 26-year-old who sued the city and two officers who supposedly used unnecessary force while arresting him for an alleged probation violation. In looking at what happened, the...
Bad Evidence: Prosecutor Drops St. Paul Crime Lab Case
Last week, Ramsey County prosecutors dropped fifth-degree controlled substance charges against a St. Paul woman after a secondary test of the evidence came back negative. The woman had originally been charged with possession of methamphetamine following an arrest in...
St. Paul Crime Lab Woes Mount: More Embarrassing Revelations
Problems for the troubled St. Paul Crime Lab keep appearing. The storm around the St. Paul Crime Lab began brewing earlier this summer after a Dakota County court challenge revealed the unaccredited facility may have contaminated samples that were tested at the lab...
Public Misunderstands Law Behind Casey Anthony Trial
America's Most Hated America loves a villain and not since the trial of OJ Simpson has the nation's lust for blood more fervent than during the Casey Anthony trial. A Minnesota woman even drove to Orlando, Florida to witness the trial. Our country was fed by reporters...
Minnesotans Question the Impact of Looming Shutdown
While lawmakers are wrangling to resolve Minnesota's budget, questions remain for many individuals facing criminal charges about how the potential shutdown may affect them. The good news is that the shutdown is likely to have little impact. Courts Will Remain Open...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers