Complex Case: Criminal CPS cases dismissed. Civil current. Appeals? Indefinitely suspended FamilyPT, Juvenile history. Lawyer terminated our client/att. Relationship. Cannot find anyone to represent me. Urgent ExParte; Daughter attempted suicide due to forced to lie about accusation and father... View More

answered on Aug 29, 2023
An attorney is not going to be prepared who is retained the day for a hearing/trial. It is unclear from your question whether this is a criminal trial; an OFP/HRO hearing; a child protection trial; or something else. Your best bet is to go to the hearing and request additional time from the Court... View More
Complex Case: Criminal CPS cases dismissed. Civil current. Appeals? Indefinitely suspended FamilyPT, Juvenile history. Lawyer terminated our client/att. Relationship. Cannot find anyone to represent me. Urgent ExParte; Daughter attempted suicide due to forced to lie about accusation and father... View More

answered on Aug 29, 2023
As a practical matter, the day before a trial begins is too late to retain an attorney in that case. That should be avoided by retaining an attorney near the beginning of a case. The best option "the day before trial" might be to ask the judge for a postponement of the trial, to allow... View More

answered on Jun 23, 2023
The law library is excellent place to start. I am sure you are with familiar with the State's website. You will need to contact attorneys. Attorneys can't come to you.
Are you appealing the initial denial (administrative review) or proceeding to the court of appeals?
In... View More
My father's estate has been appealed over and over until it went to the Minnesota supreme Court the appellate judge ruled on his opinion rather than the law. How is this acceptable?

answered on Apr 11, 2023
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Any attorney is going to ask to see the file and the appellate court decision. It would be difficult for anyone here to directly answer your question or offer guidance based on these brief facts. As a general note,... View More
the tip said a drug deal would be happening at my place of employment at 2 involving a blue truck and black jeep. i drive a red truck. on my day off at 230 i stop by work and talk to a coworker. upon leaving i get pulled over because he believes i was involved in a drug deal and asked if they can... View More

answered on Jan 29, 2023
When I represent a client, I obtain as much information I can about all the facts and circumstances related to the case. Then I analyze it all for legal issues that could benefit my client. When first discussing a case with some who is not a client, naturally we have start somewhere, with first a... View More
the tip said a drug deal would be happening at my place of employment at 2 involving a blue truck and black jeep. i drive a red truck. on my day off at 230 i stop by work and talk to a coworker. upon leaving i get pulled over because he believes i was involved in a drug deal and asked if they can... View More

answered on Feb 10, 2023
This sounds like a classic case for a Rodriguez motion. Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, was a United States Supreme Court case which analyzed whether police officers may extend the length of a traffic stop to conduct a search with a trained detection dog.
the tip said a drug deal would be happening at my place of employment at 2 involving a blue truck and black jeep. i drive a red truck. on my day off at 230 i stop by work and talk to a coworker. upon leaving i get pulled over because he believes i was involved in a drug deal and asked if they can... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2023
Generally speaking, if a police officer has probable cause to believe that a car has drugs or other contraband, then they are permitted to stop the driver of that car and search it without a warrant. This means that they can temporarily detain you and bring in K9 dogs, etc. while they search... View More
i have valid claim for county liability.

answered on Dec 4, 2022
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't clear what the matter is about, but keep in mind that if your claim involves a county or public agency, it's possible there could be notice of claim elements. Only a Minnesota attorney could advise... View More
MN declined Supreme Court. Now what??

answered on Nov 26, 2022
The answer is: it depends. Generally speaking, if a person is convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison for that crime, then it follows that they must be released from prison if the predicate conviction was vacated on appeal. Unless the person was convicted of multiple offenses that carried... View More
MN declined Supreme Court. Now what??

answered on Nov 26, 2022
The answer is: it depends. Generally speaking, if a person is convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison for that crime, then it follows that they must be released from prison if the predicate conviction was vacated on appeal. Unless the person was convicted of multiple offenses that carried... View More
MN declined Supreme Court. Now what??

answered on Nov 27, 2022
Since a good answer would require the information already possessed by your lawyer, it would make sense to ask your lawyer this question. Different issues can be appealed form the trial court, at different stages in the process. For example: (1) the prosecutor can appeal a pretrial ruling in... View More
Question of ADA and criminal law I’m disabled due to neurological conditions and have bad memory I don’t remember most of the issues can it be dropped charges

answered on Mar 13, 2022
In Minnesota, generally police will be able to lawfully stop a vehicle with one of two headlights out. Disabilities and memory issues of the defendant would not normally be a defense to a criminal charge. However, depending upon type and severity of cognitive issues, issues such as... View More
Currently incarcerated in Faribault MN Prison. Was sentenced 12/21/2012, 4 years remaining. With the laws changing and my depreciating mental health, I need him out here is possible to take care of me. Looking for Appeals Attorney to review his case and see what our options are. Im on disability... View More

answered on Jan 1, 2022
Your fiancee's has already appealed his convictions. That appeal was decided by the Minnesota Court of Appeals April 28, 2014. Absent something extraordinary, he no longer is able to appeal or challenge any errors that might've occurred in his case. An appellate attorney would need to... View More
I appealed the denial of a motion to suppress in my criminal case. The briefs were filed and the case submitted to appeals on September 21. I read the decision must be made in 90 days. What happens when they don't?

answered on Dec 22, 2021
Nothing. The decision will be issued in due course.
The mother of my bfs daughter has been trying to change the last name of his 3yo daughter to her new married name. He first received a letter in the mail regarding this motion in Sept. The letter only indicated the time, date, and virtual hearing link. It was in Oct 2021 and he showed up to find... View More
My social security disability has gone to the federal courts and no one will take my case! can I sue for discrimination? I feel I have been discriminated all along and my journals re disregarded. Would you take my case??

answered on Nov 25, 2021
This is something that a social security disability attorney would probably understand best, but your post remains open for five weeks. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer to handle your case in response to your question - this forum does not operate like an attorney referral service... View More
I need someone to represent me in a federal case for social security. If you can help me
Thank You for your help.
Hello, I am looking for someone to represent me in a civil case for social Security Disability. I live in Lakeville MN 55044.
My case cannot be started over... View More

answered on Nov 9, 2021
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. It could be difficult for an attorney here to reach out to you - the format on this forum is basically quick general questions, not attorney referrals. One option is search online for social security disability... View More
Have both testified stating there were NO INJURIES and yet I was still found guilty of assault and the judge lied in his findings of facts saying the doctor witnessed injuries when she testified stating that there were NO injuries and I believe that is "fraud on the court" and voids... View More

answered on Oct 24, 2021
There is "assault" and "battery." You could have an assault WITHOUT a battery, but the reverse doesn't apply. So even if there were no injuries, a person can commit an assault. Putting someone else in fear of their safety or possible injuries, or worse, when there is intent... View More
Is that not the definition of (fraud on the court) or judicial error?

answered on Oct 23, 2021
The use of the term lies implies that the judge intentionally said or wrote something that was untrue knowing that it was untrue. Making a finding that was inconsistent with the record presented in court would be error. But error is only significant if it is reversible error and you don’t... View More
my unemployment benefits are being withheld.

answered on Oct 25, 2020
I hope your okay physically due to your manager's aggressive behavior. I suggest you contact law enforcement to report the facts to them in addition to making it known to your employer in writing as to what happened. Tell the truth always. If your benefits for unemployment are being withheld,... View More
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