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answered on Sep 22, 2023

If you sue for contribution, and get a judgment, you might try to collect some other way. A judgment lien against the home is a second lien against your own property although not against you personally. Executing a lien against the home might get the mortgagee upset and you would only be... View More

Yes, it will depend on a variety of factors. First, you should consider whether settlement is the best option. Even though you were not assigned a permanent partial disability rating doesn’t mean your injury is not permanent. In Minnesota Worker’s Compensation benefits can be available for you... View More

If the police have a search warrant (signed by a judge) they can break in when no one is home, and search. Usually they conduct surveillance so that they can execute the search warrant when the targeted person(s) is home. But sometimes they decide to do it when no one is present.

The charges are whatever are listed on the citation that you were provided. In Hennepin County, it would certainly be worth setting a date with a hearing officer or even a court date. Hennepin is pretty generous with speed reductions or even a Continuance for Dismissal assuming that your driving... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

Document your reasons for the change and work closely with your attorney to draft an explanatory statement. Submit this to the relevant authorities, knowing that legal repercussions, such as false reporting charges, are possible. Be prepared for challenges to your credibility in court and cooperate... View More

You can certainly contact the prosecuting attorney's office to explain that you wish to recant your statement. There may be consequences for doing do, including the possibility of falsely reporting a crime and there is no guarantee that the charges will be dismissed. In fact, I think that it... View More

You should definitely appear at your remote hearing so a bench warrant is not issued. Get a lawyer as soon as reasonably possible, or if eligible, apply for a public defender. Tell your lawyer that you want access to the video. Most lawyers will file a discovery request to obtain the video, and if... View More

Failure to appear for a court hearing can result in an arrest warrant. So, most people will want o appear to avoid that, and the problems that an arrest warrant would cause. The best first step is to get help from a criminal defense attorney - either a private or a public defender. Then your... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Based on the situation you described, it seems there might be a valid concern regarding the legality of the search conducted on you and the rest of the vehicle.

In general, law enforcement officers need probable cause to search your person or your vehicle without a warrant. Probable cause... View More

The search of you certainly could not be based upon a KOPS alert for your friend. They certainly could arrest him under the circumstances, but it is unclear why they searched you and what law enforcement found when they did. It is also unclear why they searched the vehicle. For example, they... View More

If you are asking about attorney fees, it will vary. Generally, a relatively sizeable retainer is required. After a few calls, you will have an idea of the costs. Some attorneys are reasonable and some are not. Some attorneys are flexible and some are not. I am prevented from quoting figures.

Limited-scope representation is when you and a lawyer agree that the lawyer will handle some parts of your case and you will handle others. This is different from more traditional arrangements between lawyers and clients where a lawyer is hired to provide legal services on all aspects of a case,... View More

Can they watch what you are doing in public? Yes, that is not something that requires a warrant. They could not search your property without a warrant. They cannot put a tracking device on your car without a warrant. They cannot listen to your phone calls without a warrant. But surveillance... View More

Yes, law enforement can.keep your under survellance based on false accusations of criminal activity. There are activities that would require more than accusations. Most people would love a greater police presence in their neighborhood due to catalytic converter theft, speeding and package theft.

Law enforcement can watch (surveillance) in all the ways the public lawfully can. Plus, they can do things the public cannot, such as seek a search warrant. or an peace officer arrest. But for those, they could be required (by a defense attorney) to show justify those actions at some point, to a... View More

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answered on Sep 5, 2023

In Minnesota, if a person passes away without a will (intestate), the distribution of their assets is determined by the state's intestate succession laws. These laws dictate how the deceased person's estate is divided among their surviving relatives. Typically, spouses and children are... View More

Your best best may be to reach out directly to criminal defense attorneys. Fees are going to vary some, especially for somewhere outstate like Becker County. Attorneys that have offices towards the Cities are likely going to have to charge for windshield time, especially if there are in person... View More

Is there a limitation as to how many feet away? if not the Order is somewhat vague and may not be giving clear guidance to a police officer who may be called to enforce the Order. I recommend that you contact a local attorney who practices criminal and family law, perhaps have the Order modified... View More

It is totally dependent upon the language in the OFP. I would avoid being in the same location as the protected party. Being at school events is setting yourself up for trouble. The problem is not being there, but putting yourself in a location where she can claim that you had some sort of... View More

The judge decided it instead? You must've waived your right to a jury trial. That would've occurred in court and on the record. None of us have seen the police reports. So there is no way to determine if the judge "got it right." But presumably, there must've been some... View More