As someone facing a Minnesota drug charge, you may feel anxious and uneasy. Drug convictions often bring with them hefty penalties, among them steep fines and potential jail time. However, if your drug offense was non-violent in nature, you may be able to enter a Crow...
Month: October 2020
A LONG SIEGE
It has been a tough couple weeks. Covid infection rates in Northern Minnesota are hitting all time highs, with no signs of letting up. The situation in the states on all sides of Minnesota is even worse, the Dakotas lead the nation in infection rates, Iowa and...
Can I keep my house after Chapter 7?
If you are considering or going through bankruptcy, it is important to separate the truth from fiction. There are many rumors associated with bankruptcy, particularly Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common variety of personal bankruptcy filed in...
All In The Family
A great TV show back in the day, remembered by those of us with a few years under our belts. The term family also comes up now in housing law. Minnesota has a moratorium on all residential evictions. Recently, an exception was made to the moratorium which allows a...
Tips for preventing DWI from Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
According to the Austin Daily Herald, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety held a DWI campaign at the end of this summer. During that time, authorities made over 1,600 arrests for alleged driving impairment statewide, an increase from the...
Reviewing Minnesota’s expungement criteria
Those convicted of a crime in Minnesota often fear what the long-term repercussions of their convictions may be (no matter the crime they stand accused of committing). Their fears are often justified; having a criminal record can negatively impact one's future ability...
