How Soon After an Arrest Do I See the Judge?
If you are arrested in Minnesota without a warrant you must be brought before a judge within 36 hours.
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Minnesota
It's a crime to drive a car in Minnesota when a person is under the influence of a controlled substance. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169A.20. Marijuana is defined in Minnesota as a Schedule I controlled substance. The punishment for a convi...
The Law of No-Knock Search Warrants in Minnesota
The police may obtain and execute a no-knock search warrant in Minnesota when they have reason to believe that the evidence inside a home or business may be destroyed if advance warning of the police entry was given to the occupants. A no-knock warrant...
Self-Defense and the Duty to Retreat in MN
Was the self-defense claim doomed in the Clifford case when he failed to retreat to avoid the conflict with Vander Lee? The best defense for Sgt. Clifford would have been to simply ...
The Right To Refuse Probation in a Minnesota Criminal Case
Does a defendant have the right to refuse probation? The answer is yes. Often times the conditions of probation are more onerous to the defendant then serving out a jail or prison sentence. For example,&n...
Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle Minnesota Law
What are the penalties in Minnesota for transporting marijuana in a motor vehicle? The answer depends on the weight of the marijuana and its location. If the police find a "small amount of marijuana" in the trunk of your car, the offense is only a pett...
MN Law on the Use at Trial of Defendant’s Prior Acts of Domestic Abuse
The prosecution is allowed to introduce into evidence at a criminal trial prior acts of domestic abuse committed by a defendant against a victim of domestic abuse or against any other family or household members. See https://...
Minnesota Law on Cell Phone Seizure without a Warrant
When can the police seize your cell phone without a warrant? This is a legitimate concern especially if your cell phone contains incriminating information that can be used to prosecute you. The warrantless seizure of a cell phone is unr...
Should I Snitch for the Police after a Minneapolis Drug Bust?
Snitching for the police has always been dangerous business. Police are very interested in climbing up the drug dealer food chain. They want to know who you bought your drugs from and who else you may know that sells drugs. They want the big fish...
Do Police Have to Inform You About an Arrest Warrant?
No, the police are not required to inform a criminal suspect about the existence of an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest. Prosecutors will usually request an arrest warrant when charging out a more serious case like aggravated assault or first degree controlled substance crime where the suspect poses a serious threat to public safety, or in situations where the accused has a prior history of not responding to a summons to appear in court.
If you or someone you know has an outstanding warrant for their arrest, please advise them to retain an experienced Minneapolis criminal defense attorney before they are arrested. Attorney Robert J. Shane has 29 years of successful criminal defense experience. For the “Best Defense” call him now at (612) 339-1024 or visit his website for more information on outstanding arrest warrants at www.criminallawyerminnesota.com.
