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...
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://...
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...
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 your drugs from and who else you may know that sells drugs. They want the big fish, not the small time dealer. Soon after your arrest, an investigator will come [...]
The crime of domestic assault by strangulation is a serious felony level offense in Minnesota. Strangulation means "intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another." See Minnesota Statutes Section 609.2247. Strangulation can occur in three ways: (1) manual [...]
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 [...]
Yes, this is what is called a physical control case. If you were under the influence of alcohol or tested above the legal limit, and were in a position to start the engine and operate the vehicle, you can be charged and convicted of a DWI. It doesn't matter that you never intended to start [...]
When you first find out that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you become scared and don't know what to do. The police have been coming over to your house or apartment, knocking on the door and asking questions. What steps should you take? T...
When you first find out that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you become scared and don't know what to do. The police have been coming over to your house or apartment, knocking on the door and asking questions. What steps should you take? The first step is to meet and retain an experienced Minnesota [...]
Question Detail: I was in the passenger seat of my friend's vehicle while he was pulled over for taking an illegal right turn on a red. Police smelled marijuana. My friend said the car was his and anything in it was his. They searched the car and found marijuana, a grinder, and a bowl. Since [...]