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Q: Can cps withhold evidence of your innocence? If not why won’t anyone look at it? Or who do I contact about situations?

At birth cps took my baby for allegations that they refused to tell me any details about. Yet were quickly proved to be untrue. Instead of giving baby back they changed doctors notes, fabricated new allegations, (proven untrue) and removed baby from our care. Months later won custody back. Got... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 22, 2023

Google: "Minnesota cps defense attorneys."

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can a criminal investigation not resulting in charges be removed from public record through a process somehow?

In Minnesota, Criminal Investigations are available to the public after they are inactive, no longer being investigated whether charges were filed or not. The case investigated where I was the suspect was because of my therapist illegally reporting a potential crime where he broke confidentiality... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 11, 2023

An attorney can certainly assist you with this endeavor. Some attorneys offer reason rates. Some do not.

If you were arrested but were never charged with a crime, OR if the case was dismissed before a criminal complaint was filed against you, you may be able to request that the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can employer fire me for getting a doctor's note to say I need consistent shifts, not float shift, due to epilepsy?

Inconsistent sleep schedule lowers seizure threshold, per my Neurologist.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 6, 2023

Perhaps, you need to consult with an ADA attorney.

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Q: I'm looking for assistance in the process of a boat title transfer. I filed an affidavit for order issuance of title

the previous owner gave me incorrect information when purchasing a boat from him and the wrong title. I previously had a zoon hearing on 6/13, but the judge said I did not have the right paperwork submitted and would not give further information.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jun 14, 2023

It's seems odd the judge wouldn't give you some idea what was lacking. Without more information is difficult to determine what is needed. Most attorneys can assist you with this matter.

In order to ensure the best possible outcome, you need to consult with an attorney, at least in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can having a 609.72.1 disorderly conduct conviction on my record ban me from having guns federally?
Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
answered on Jun 12, 2023

No, a person with a 609.72.1 conviction for disorderly conduct alone will not cause you to forfeit your Second Amendment rights to own a firearm. If you don't have any other convictions (especially felony convictions) you should still be eligible to have a firearm.

Q: Can I be charged with things not on a warrant . Say the warrant was for stolen stuff but cops got me with bullets and dr

Cops came to my house to search my truck for stolen things but only found bullets ,paraphilia,and on my phone pics of stolen things can they charge me if what they found was not on the watrent. Things they found were out of my storage unit I was bringing back to storage didnt even know any of that... View More

Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
answered on Mar 10, 2023

I do not know the full circumstances of the situation and cannot answer your question specifically. Generally speaking, a warrant has to state with particularity the items to be searched and seized. The police must request a warrant signed by a neutral third party (i.e., judge or magistrate) unless... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can Minnesota residents be fined today, for not wearing a face mask back in the 'Peacetime Emergency' times?

Hello

Even though as of today those various COVID mask requirements and executive orders in Minnesota have expired, can someone be still fined, if for example this person was recorded and identified on video visiting a bar or restaurant without a mask back in 2020, during 'Peacetime... View More

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Dec 16, 2022

Because Minnesota Statutes §609.735 CONCEALING IDENTITY, appears to make wearing a mask "to prevent spread of disease" (as opposed to "medical treatment"), in public, a crime; I would challenge any attempt to enforce an "executive order" to the contrary. I've... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can the police in minnesota enter my home without permission to serve a felony arrest warrant from another state
Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Dec 23, 2021

That would depend upon whether they had reason to believe that the fugitive named in the arrest warrant was in the home. The Minnesota arrest warrant would be based upon the out-of-state warrant.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: I learned that i techinacally do not need a license since i have no waived my rights. what do i do if i get pulled over.

I learned that if i get a licience that means i am waving my rights and that i must follow all laws in my state related to using and obtaining my vehicle. I dont want to get license because i want to keep my rights. I know i have the right to travel and by obtaining my license i will loose that... View More

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Apr 22, 2021

You cannot legally drive without a license. So you will get ticketed, fined and perhaps even jailed if you drive without a license, especially if you do so repeatedly. Otherwise you can get a license and drive legally.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Small Claims for Minnesota on
Q: How long can the government keep my property that was seized outside the scope of their action?

I sent a part for my car to a shop in another state to be repaired. This part is a critical component that makes my car inoperable in its absence. While my part was in the repair facility, the police ordered the business closed due to their failure to pay a judgement on a civil suit brought by a... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Jan 5, 2021

Have you contacted law enforcement to see about recovering your property? I would suggest that as a first step.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Construction Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Does police office give me a warning or serious ticket and how will be?

i entered the open line while the opposite line was closed at work zone in Faribault mn then police officer stop me and got picture on my driver license, said to me we will send you a ticket to you mail? is it a serious ticket or warning ?

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Aug 11, 2020

It sounds like the are citing you for something. They do not generally mail warnings to someone. You will likely receive a citation at the address on your license. It would be wise to speak to an attorney to see if you can keep this off of your record.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Do private clubs have to follow the Governors new mandate on masks?

Meaning a Club that you need to be a member of in order to be there. Public would not be allowed to come in off the street. Members only

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Jul 23, 2020

You don't provide enough information here to intelligently answer the question. What do you mean by "private clubs?"

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: What can I do for being put on probation for 5 years for absolutely nothing and. Having my criminal history changed ?

I took the case to trial and was scheduled to get off probation in 2034. I got off probation in 2011 but about a month ago I checked and it says in now being monitored till 2039

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 1, 2019

Sounds like you to pled to the charge. If you believed there was absolutely nothing, why would you take a plea instead of going to trial?

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Minnesota on
Q: can you have your license revokes if cops didnt pull you over?

cops didnt see me driving going on hearsay that i was, then came to my house arrested me towed car didnt read me right i did field sobriety test they said i refused it but they have levels from test, i bailed out of jail 1200.00 dollars now they gave me a notice of order of revocation,i wasnt even... View More

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Jun 5, 2019

Most DWI arrests follow a traffic stop by police. But not all. Some few follow a police contact at the arrested person's home. And some follow events that do not include police observation of driving. However, often DWI cases where the police do not observe driving, operating or control... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: I am moving and I set up a garage sale that upon packing I have added more it was placed neatly on my yard and covered

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

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 12, 2018

Look at the case of Carton v. City of St. Petersburg. I believe that will provide you guidance. Google

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can I change my Alabama license over to Minnesota since I moved there even tho I have property in probate in Alabama
Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Dec 12, 2017

You should hold a license in your LEGAL RESIDENCE State. Whether or not there are proceedings in any other state are not relevant.

If you have NOT moved permanently and intend to move back in a short time, then changing your license is not needed, but if you intend to remain in MN then you...
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