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answered on Apr 4, 2019
Theoretically, the judge could issue an order relieving you of that debt. Although, it is not that likely. You will likely need a defense attorney to look into it and see if it’s a possibility.
Many mistakes were made in this case. By my lawyer and the judge. My lawyer failed to be prepared for the Rasmussen hearing. He never attempted to do any research into the case and facts. The case is entirely based around a vioation of both the 4th amendment and article 1 section 10 mn... View More 
answered on Feb 20, 2019
Reading that description, it sounds like you may want to replace your lawyer. If you do, your new lawyer may be able to ask for another Contested Omnibus Hearing. That would be an unusual request, and would need to have strong reasons to have a chance. But a new lawyer would have better chance... View More
The charge is Disorderly Conduct, dropped from a DV that he shouldn’t have been charged with in the first place. No prior offenses. No criminal record. Stable job for 15 years. Happily married with 2 kids.
answered on Dec 31, 2018
A Probation Officer does not have authority to change the written terms of judge's explicit, written conditions of probation. But from a practical perspective, judges rely heavily on probation officers and give them a lot of discretion. A defendant have trouble with a probation officer is... View More
They where a husband and wife team I never consented to have him show up in her place or anything I wasn't even guilty
answered on Dec 30, 2018
If the lawyer has already disbarred, I'm not sure what more the Minnesota Lawyer's Board of Professional Responsibility could do. But you may wish to contact them and find out.
If you want to look into your conviction, you may want to ask a private criminal defense attorney or... View More
Mid twenty year old male who is labeled as a vulnerable adult sexually assaulted a 7 year old male child. The child confirmed this in an interview along with the predator admitting it happened along with his guardian admitting it happened. Also this is not the first time this predator has sexually... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2018
The County Attorney for the county where the offense occurred makes any charging decisions about whether to move forward with charging the matter out. I am assuming that there must be some valid reason why he or she is choosing not charge the case.
Expelled from college for appealing a 1 year suspension. Sexual assault policy violation. Both parties drinking, male found responsible. Criminally charged but case dismissed prior to trial. Criminal discovery revealed exculpatory evidence that all female title IX committee withheld from... View More
I was initially served by alternate means other than publication an Affidavit of service by mail dated June 21 2018 is on file with the court the Court held a hearing on June 28th 2018 and I did not appear the court issued an order for protection dated June 28th 2018 by default
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Speak with an attorney. If you were not properly served, you may be able to reopen the case.
I never ended up being charged with anything, and i wasnt at home when they executed the warrantm i was never told what i was suspected of doing. This happened in june of 2017, and they refuse to give me my property back. They claimed that possession of such items was evidence of a crime. They took... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2018
Whether the search warrant authorized a search for items not reasonably related to the crime suspected (or, whether police exceeded the scope of what was authorized in the search warrant) would depend upon the nature of the crime suspected. That is not stated in the question. Even if it were,... View More
Got him cop told her don't give him back so she took him out if state can a cop give away my dog when warrant wasn't my fault cop hates me I want my dog back
answered on Jul 28, 2018
The question, as worded, is difficult to understand. You are welcome to give a call to discuss. You should be able to get your dog back, unless there is some problem related to the dog.
When rained the city sent an abatement letter and gave me a date of june 12 to comply and clean up but the city came in on fri June 8 and bull dozering everything destroying all how can they not go by there own rules and the money I lost !! Thanks
answered on Jun 12, 2018
Look at the case of Carton v. City of St. Petersburg. I believe that will provide you guidance. Google
Excecuted warrant, pictures taken. No charges, won't let me get a copy of affidavit
answered on May 17, 2018
Search warrants are by definition signed by a judge, ex parte -- meaning with only the unchallenged claims of a police officer. The person targeted has no way to challenge whether a search warrant was really warranted until after it is executed by police. Normally, the legal challenge to a search... View More
Hello,
I am asking on behalf of a relative who, due to a misunderstanding, was falsely charged with an altercation against law enforcement. I understand that the subject itself is touchy, but I am at a loss as to what they can do. To sum up the event:
My brother was at a bar with... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
First, after a traumatic event, it's important to pause to regain as much of a clam demeanor as can be. It's difficult to avoid feeling defensive and emotional, but valuable to try view the situation as a problem or puzzle that needs to be solved. Assume that there is a solution. the... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
There is no charge of cowardice. Under the circumstances the estate of the deceased may bring a civil action. They should check with the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union to ask on "police misconduct" cases who their "cooperating attorneys" are. Those attorneys give free... View More
3 of my roommates lack discipline and manners and they talk with loud voice even they are sitting 2 feet from each other which I don't understand. They sound to me like bunch of villagers where they talk loud, laugh in the middle of the night ignoring other people are trying to sleep.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
You do not have legal recourse in this situation. You will have to move or get new roommates.
"Hello, from what I heard, you want me to attend a religious-based tribunal. From the looks of it, you are putting me on trial to see if I should remain a member of your faith. To ensure this tribunal is fair & unbiased, I will bring in my own representation & eyewitnesses to the said... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Don't attend services at the facility of this "religion" (sounds like a cult), stop communicating with the "friend," move on with your life.
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Please, for your own sake, do not post any more information about this case online. It only takes one search for the police to determine who you are and link anything you say online to your case. Valid or not, you will need an attorney to review the facts and defend you.
3rd they search at 3:00 a.m. of Nov 3rd. Was that a leagal search? It was not during hours they said on warrent
answered on Nov 5, 2017
As a criminal defense lawyer, when I have a client accused of a crime and that accusation is supported by purported evidence obtained by law enforcement officers executing a search warrant, if police failed to comply with what the Judge authorized then I would normally make a motion to suppress... View More
I got pulled over on the highway by a state patrol he gave me a dar ticket then he left he called dispatch and told them to watch me on the camera and let him know if I leave I left but he never pulled me over again he didn't even see me leave but cause he had somebody watch the camera until I... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2017
More than one defense comes to mind based on this description. Evidence of the identity of whoever may have been seen driving a vehicle via a traffic cam, would seem to be lacking. The prosecution could also have witness problems, needing not only the State Patrol Officer but also whoever was the... View More
I live in Minnesota and as I was 15 I was charged with a felony and was in adjudicated delinquent which from my understanding is the equivalent of the guilty verdict. My dream in life even before that was to become a police officer. And I've had very bad luck finding the answer online but if I... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
The best way to get a good answer to those question would be to ask the right person with the P.O.S.T. Board (police licensing agency in Minnesota), and the appropriate military branch (probably with the J.A.G. office, not a recruiter, for example).
I do not know the answer to the specific... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2017
What do you mean "more bearing"? The prosecutor's burden of proof is the same regardless of who is standing trial.
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