November 11, 2013
On October 23, 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its ruling in State of Minnesota v. Brooks. This is the long-awaited decision that has partially determined […]
September 4, 2013
Beginning in January 2014, applying to private employers for people with a criminal history will change. Before now, this expungement law applied to public employers. The […]
August 29, 2013
The only other way to get your records expunged is by requesting the court do so under its “inherent authority.” This way is not as beneficial […]
August 27, 2013
Having a criminal record can severely limit anyone’s ability to get a job or housing or financial assistance. Fortunately, there is a way to “erase” your […]
August 7, 2013
“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. ~Abraham Lincoln The majority of cases make it to sentencing. The only ones that […]
May 31, 2013
If you are pulled over and suspected of drinking while driving, a couple things happen immediately. First, the officer will administer field sobriety tests. These can […]
May 7, 2013
Because so many people have a DWI (or DUI) on their record, you may think the law is simple and easy to understand. It is also […]
April 16, 2013
We’ve all heard of the Jacob Wetterling case: young boy on his bike is taken by a stranger, never to be seen again. It’s a terribly […]
April 3, 2013
“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against.” ~Malcolm X Criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors […]