The intent or state of mind of a criminal defendant is generally proved using circumstantial evidence. This proof is required when specific intent crimes are charged in a criminal prosecution, such as the crime of domestic assault-fear, which requires the state to prove the defendant committed “an act with intent to cause fear in another [...]
I recently defended a client charged with Aiding and Abetting First Degree Robbery. Upon conviction, this case was a presumptive prison commit. The scheme was to lure the victim to an address on the pretext of wanting to buy vape cartridges loaded with THC. The victim arrived in her car at the predetermined location and [...]
I recently defended a client charged with domestic assault. Based on a review of the case, we determined the alleged strangulation victim was in fact an unfaithful gold digger who manufactured the crime so she could dig deeper into the pockets of a kind and trusting man. During the course of their relationship, the alleged [...]
When can police arrest a passenger for being present in a car containing a controlled substance? Let's assume you are a front passenger in a car traveling in Minneapolis and the driver is suddenly stopped by police for a traffic offense. Let's also assume there is methamphetamine and a scale located in the glove box [...]
We are all protected from unreasonable police arrests in this great county of ours by the Fourth Amendment. Police are only allowed to make an arrest without a warrant if the arrest is supported by probable cause. Probable cause only exists when a careful and prudent police officer looking at all the circumstances would have [...]
Being involved in a criminal legal situation can be a daunting experience. Choosing the correct criminal defense attorney is crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring a fair trial. However, with so many alternatives available, selecting the right one might be difficult. In this blog, we will go through how to find the finest criminal [...]
Technology has opened up new ways for unlawful enterprises in the ever-changing environment of crime, and the drug trade is no different. The emergence of cyber drug offenses in the digital era has added a new dimension to the worldwide drug problem, complicating law enforcement and creating public safety concerns. This blog investigates the problem [...]
Being charged with a federal offense may be the most frightening experience, and having the strongest legal representation available to defend the rights is vital. This is where a federal crime defense attorney may help. They specialize in defending people accused of a federal crime, and their goal is to guarantee that their clients get [...]
Minnesota, like numerous other states, criminalizes not just the possession of illegal narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, and other banned substances, but also punishes people who sell the chemicals necessary to make them. Here are the five essential things about Drug crime you need to know if you live in the state. Illegal drugs in [...]
The defense of a criminal sexual conduct charge in Minnesota requires hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney. When a women fabricates a rape charge, there is usually a good reason for it. The alleged victim may have cheated on her boyfriend or husband and is now worried about her lover posting the news of [...]
