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I am facing serious challenges complying with probation requirements due to mental health issues, lack of transportation, and location constraints. Despite informing Benton County of my inability to attend mandatory random drug testing due to these circumstances, I have not received adequate... View More

answered on Jul 12, 2025
I’m not sure why Benton County would be requiring you to test there as there are testing facilities in Little Falls. I would suggest that you also inquire about transferring probation to Morrison County. The ADA is not going to require that probation make accommodations for your probation... View More
I reported being assaulted, and the person responsible has been charged with second-degree assault but has not yet been arrested despite attempts by law enforcement to locate them. There were no witnesses, but there is surveillance footage, and I sustained injuries that required hospital treatment.... View More

answered on Jul 8, 2025
Not much is going to happen until the suspect is located. Once the suspect is located, the court process will begin. How long the process takes is partially up to the suspect. It will depend on if the suspect choses to plead guilty or proceed to trial. I would expect that the court process will... View More
I reported being assaulted, and the person responsible has been charged with second-degree assault but has not yet been arrested despite attempts by law enforcement to locate them. There were no witnesses, but there is surveillance footage, and I sustained injuries that required hospital treatment.... View More

answered on Jul 8, 2025
After a criminal charge is filed with the court, the court will either issue a Summons to appear or an arrest warrant. If the Defendant is sent a Summons and fails to appear, the court will issue an arrest warrant. If a criminal case is in warrant status, court proceedings will be put on hold... View More
My wife and I, both 75, want a divorce due to irreconcilable differences and substantial animosity, although there is no physical violence involved. We have a house, furniture, and personal belongings that need to be divided. Our only income is from Social Security, and we cannot afford attorneys.... View More

answered on Jul 2, 2025
You are not alone. Thousands of Minnesotans seek affordable divorce options at any given time. Attorneys consider several factors in determining there fees. Although your income is one factor, the complexity of the case and your assets will be others.
You may look into limited-scope... View More
I have bench warrants in Minnesota for failure to appear (felony) and felony 3rd degree simple possession, as well as a 4th degree aiding/abetting charge. I'm on unsupervised probation and bond for a new charge in North Dakota, with travel restrictions preventing me from leaving the state.... View More

answered on Jul 1, 2025
Dislike of judicial rulings is not a basis to remove a judge and get a new one. It is the norm that you would need to either turn yourself in or to post bond/bail in order to get a warrant quashed. It may even be a body only warrant that requires you to appear in front of a judge on the warrant... View More
I have full legal custody of our three children, but their father has just filed for full custody. Currently, two of our kids live with me, and one has been living with him due to my temporary situation last year when I was homeless. I'm now stable and living in a four-bedroom house. He has... View More

answered on Jun 27, 2025
If you are unable to obtain legal representation through Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid you may want to need-based attorney's fees. They are awarded if there is a substantial disparity in the parties' incomes and the Court finds that one party has the means to pay the other party's... View More
I was at a bar known for allowing minors and underage individuals inside, so I wasn't aware of any age restrictions there. While there, I was asked for identification, which I didn't have on me. As I waited for my friends to give me their car keys to fetch my belongings and leave, the... View More

answered on Jun 26, 2025
It's a good practice to avoid speaking about an incident related to a pending criminal case, other than with a lawyer in a private conversation. If this happened in North Dakota, discuss with an attorney licensed there. Based on the hypothetical facts laid out in the question, in Minnesota... View More
I was involved in a collision on August 8, 2024, while driving, and I am now facing a misdemeanor charge for following too closely. The police report submitted to the prosecutor includes body cam video with narratives from both me and the other driver explaining the incident. I have obtained copies... View More

answered on Jun 23, 2025
The question is unclear, due to wording. The question appears to be: "Can I use police body cam video in my defense, even if the video records a witness not present in court." The answer is "it depends." A few legal issues often arise when asking a judge to admit police body... View More
My husband has had joint physical and legal custody of his 12-year-old daughter for ten years. We live in Central MN, while the mother resides in the Twin Cities metro area. Recently, the mother refuses to communicate with my husband. He has always adhered to the custody schedule and has never... View More

answered on Jun 10, 2025
Yes, your husband can take legal steps to seek temporary full custody if there’s a serious concern about his daughter’s safety, especially following something like a suicidal attempt or serious self-harm in the mother’s care. In a situation like this, he should talk to his attorney about... View More

answered on Jun 10, 2025
In Minnesota, an unwed mother is not legally obligated to put the biological father’s name on the birth certificate at the time of the child’s birth.
Under Minnesota Statutes § 144.215, subd. 1, the mother has the right to provide identifying information for the birth record. If the... View More
I am a Yemeni citizen residing in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and have received the I-512T travel authorization for non-US citizens. I am planning to travel to Egypt for a family visit. Am I exempt from the Trump June 2025 travel ban?

answered on Jun 8, 2025
Yes. As a Yemeni TPS holder with a valid I-512T travel document, you are exempt from the June 2025 travel ban as long as you were inside the U.S. on June 9, 2025. You may travel and re-enter, but carry your I-512T and passport, and expect possible screening on return.
I'm currently going through a divorce with mediation ordered by the judge. My spouse and I both have our names on the mortgage, but my spouse has begun to neglect the payments. The shared debt includes plans to sell the home. Is there something I can request from the judge that will help me... View More

answered on Jun 2, 2025
Yes. You can request judicial help (temporary order) for spouse-neglected mortgage payments during a divorce. Spouses have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the other spouse regarding assets during the divorce process. Of course, your specific circumstances will dictate what you... View More
I'm currently going through a divorce with mediation ordered by the judge. My spouse and I both have our names on the mortgage, but my spouse has begun to neglect the payments. The shared debt includes plans to sell the home. Is there something I can request from the judge that will help me... View More

answered on Jun 10, 2025
In your situation, make sure you talk to your lawyer right away about requesting a temporary relief hearing (sometimes called a motion for temporary relief). These hearings are meant to address urgent issues like missed mortgage payments or custody if you have kids while the divorce is still... View More
I was stopped for speeding while driving a friend's truck, and the police found two sealed packages that were not mine. I was charged with a DUI, despite not consuming alcohol or drugs since 2009. The police also claimed I refused a test, which was never offered, and didn't read the... View More

answered on May 30, 2025
The truck's owner could locate the impound lot & ask what they will need to release the truck back to the owner. If a driver's license revocation Notice under Minnesota's "implied consent" law was issued, that must be formally challenged in a court filing before the... View More
In Minnesota, I was pulled over near the North Dakota border after being followed for 2 miles. The officer mentioned a report of a stolen vehicle matching my car's description and said I was suspected of driving 58 in a 55 mph zone. The officer claimed my pupils were constricted, suggesting I... View More

answered on May 19, 2025
The question mentions facts that could give rise to several defense issues. But to focus on the headline question "police officer suspected driver was on fentanyl or heroin, obtained a blood sample after search warrant, results showed presence of meth. Can this still result in a legitimate DWI... View More
I have a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) issued against me due to an incident involving alcohol, although it was verbal and not physical. Since then, I've had no violations and have actively started attending AA meetings, counseling, helping raise our deaf child, and assisting with... View More

answered on May 16, 2025
In Minnesota, it is generally unlikely that a judge is going to remove or cancel a DANCO prior to entry into and completion of some portion of domestic violence programming. Your question doesn't indicate if you have entered into DV programming. Your question indicates that you have been... View More
I am on parole in Minnesota and my parole conditions include staying away from mind-altering substances. I have a medical marijuana card to help manage my PTSD and sleep apnea. My parole officer is trying to stop me from using medical marijuana, even though it's not specifically mentioned in... View More

answered on May 11, 2025
See Minnesota Statutes Section 244.05, Subd. 2 (b) (The DOC commissioner may not prohibit an inmate placed on parole, supervised release, or conditional release from using adult-use cannabis flower, or adult-use cannabis products, hemp-derived consumer products, or lower-potency hemp edibles,... View More
I have already registered my LLC and have a logo and company name designed. I discovered that while my logo is unique, the company name is already in use by another entity. What steps should I take to register my logo and resolve the issues with my company name? What legal challenges could this... View More

answered on Apr 30, 2025
JA's AI response is actually appropriate since only a very general response can be given on a free online Q and A. Your logo and your name would need to be known to properly advise you. If your logo is a yellow "M" and your name is McDonald's Burgers, LLC you have problems. If... View More
If I was reported for driving on a road closed to all but local traffic and there was no accident involved, what are my chances of getting out of a ticket or fine? My Apple Maps stopped guiding me, so I took the only route I knew. There were other drivers on the road, leading me to believe it was... View More

answered on Apr 29, 2025
Perhaps the most important reason to have human police officers conduct traffic stops, is so that they can positively identify the driver on the spot, with a driver's license photo. When a city sends a citation or summons charging a traffic violation where there was no police traffic stop,... View More
I would like to pursue a simple divorce, but my husband and his father, who is an attorney, both value money greatly, and I am concerned about protecting myself. My name is on the title to our house, but my husband pays the mortgage. I am worried because my husband does not want to discuss divorce... View More

answered on Apr 27, 2025
To begin, you can familiarize yourself with the law and process by visiting the Minnesota Judicial Branch's website. See below.
Then you can start calling attorneys to find one you are comfortable with helping you through the process. Once you are represented you won't need to... View More
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