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

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

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

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

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the ensuing medical issues. From your post, it isn't clear how your sister's insurance would cover your pontoon boat accident. If you have a standard marine insurance... View More

Addendum: You could consider reposting with the added category "Admiralty/Maritime." In giving further thought to your post, it isn't clear if you're on Lake Superior or a non-navigable inland waterway, such as a landlocked lake. The Great Lakes are "navigable waters"... View More

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your ordeal with the injuries. Your courage is admirable, but there's nothing wrong with seeing a doctor, simply as a means to make sure that you're okay internally and... View More

It could possibly depend on additional details. A local attorney should advise on any state-specific aspects. But as a general matter, if you mean your company is a medical office and a patient comes in while leaving their children in a car, the short answer is that it is something outside your... View More

An attorney who practices in your state could offer you the most definitive and accurate guidance. You posted a week ago, so until you are able to arrange a free initial consult with a Minnesota attorney, the short answer is that it's possible you could. If you have a basis for a case under... View More

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

If you sustained injuries in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver who failed to yield the right of way, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for pain and suffering. Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means that your insurance typically covers medical expenses and other economic... View More

If a person is facing a criminal charge, it's time to get help from a criminal defense attorney - either public defender or private criminal attorney. Once that happens, your attorney will have access to police reports, videos, etc, as well as legal papers related to the case. At that point... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In Minnesota, the legality of your arrest depends on whether the police had probable cause at the time of the arrest. Probable cause refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed. If the police had probable cause to believe you committed third-degree assault at the... View More

In Minnesota, they do not actually have to charge you to arrest and hold you in jail. If the police officer believes they have probable cause to make an arrest (probable cause is a very low standard), they can hold you in jail for up to 48 hours without charging you. If they do not charge you... View More

Like any business, a personal injury law firm must make a profit. The firm will evaluate your situation based on its criteria and determine whether you have profitable case. Personal injury law firms don't take risks.

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

What you went through sounds both painful and frustrating, especially when you were trying to get help in a moment of real vulnerability. Being handed the wrong form and then sent away with incorrect instructions shows a breakdown in care that no one in crisis should experience. When that misstep... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

To protect your workers' compensation benefits, you must avoid doing anything that could be interpreted as a voluntary resignation. If your employer assumes you quit and reports that to the workers’ compensation insurer, it could trigger a review or denial of ongoing benefits. Even if... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

What the daycare provider’s husband did was inappropriate and potentially unlawful. Coming to your workplace to publicly accuse you of owing money may rise to the level of defamation if what he said was false, or even harassment if it was intended to intimidate or shame you. Even if you do owe a... View More

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. I picked up your question because it was under the "Personal Injury" and "Product Liability" headings. However, employment and corporate attorneys could have stronger insight into some of the points you raise... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

Do not resign if you want to preserve your workers' compensation benefits. Voluntary resignation can be interpreted as a break in the employment relationship, which may allow the insurance carrier to argue that you’ve removed yourself from the labor market and are no longer entitled to wage... View More

I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. It sounds like it could have the makings of a difficult case, in terms of reconstructing past pain and suffering. But the only definitive way to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of such a case would be to reach out to Minnesota attorneys.... View More