She should get help from a private criminal defense attorney, or a free public defender, if she qualifies. Then she can work with her lawyer in developing effective defenses, and factual information. On the driver's license issue, she may want to call a "Driver Evaluator" at the... View More

The exhibition driving is going to be a huge issue for your insurance. I would suggest doing what you can to negotiate that ticket down. It looks like you are in Hennepin County, so there is a far greater likelihood that they may be willing to agree to keep it off of her driving record assuming... View More

First, I'd look at the consequences for various violations. For example, a parking ticket should have no significant long term implications. Just pay it. But "Exhibition Driving" on the driver's license record could trigger future problems with insurance and police. So... View More

Typically, if the driver or her lawyer alert the prosecutor to inadvertent errors on the citation by the officer, they will then amend to fix those errors. This removes potential benefits to the driver. A better approach may be to never mention those errors until in the midst of a trial, when it... View More

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answered on Jan 16, 2024

In general, law enforcement officers have the authority to issue tickets or citations when they observe a violation of traffic laws, even if the initial observation occurs outside of a daycare facility. However, the manner in which the officer approached and issued the ticket may raise questions... View More

In general, yes. Generally police can go anywhere non-police can lawfully go (without a warrant, or other special authority). However, when I analyze all the available information about a client's case, I look for every possible defense issue first. Then after a discussion with the client,... View More

Yes, police can come into a daycare to issue a ticket. The officer probably decided it would be best if others could watch the child while addressing your daughter rather than when she and the child were outside in their car. Subzero temperature would also encourage this procedure.

Filing for bankruptcy is going to have zero effect on the status of your driver's license. You will need to check with DVS (Driver and Vehicle Services to see what you need to do to get your DL back.

Failed to stop long enough for a bus? Do you mean that you have been charged with a stop-arm violation? Your question is unclear on this point. There is a misdemeanor "flavor" of the stop-arm statute and a gross-misdemeanor "flavor." The consequences are going to depend on... View More

The best advice would be to retain an attorney to represent you. There will be an attorney on the other side prosecuting you. Having your own attorney is going to increase your likelihood of success.

This question doesn't make a lot of sense. But in any event, no one is going to do legal research for you. You should either apply for a public defender or hire private counsel if you are interested in making a legal challenge to your arrest/charges.

It depends on the conditions of the CFD. But it sounds as if one of the conditions was to remain law abiding - no same/similar offenses. A speeding ticket is a violation of that requirement whether it goes on your driving record/affects your insurance or not.

Four months to file a complaint is not outside the statute of limitations.

See Minnesota's "Habitual Violator" Rule, available online: Minnesota Rules 7409.2200. Too many traffic violations within various listed time periods will trigger driver's license suspensions of various lengths.

Mostly likely yes, if you was on private property, and was not in your vehicle at the time of the stop, the cop can still stop you. Was it your private land? If not, it doesn't probably matter.

The police officer could issue a citation tab charging a petty speed, after issuing a "warning." But I've never seen that happen, so it must be rare.

A little more information would be helpful. What was the citation for? A citation will provide you some direction itself. Are you still in the country? Arrangements for remote appearance or attorney only appearance may be possible.

This is a bunch of nonsense. Folks have been raising sovereign citizen arguments for at least the last 15 or 20 years, probably longer. They aren't successful. If they were, these arguments would be raised in every single criminal case and no one would be convicted.

Assessing the validity of the traffic stop is not something that can be done simply based on what you believe occurred. An attorney would need to review the police reports, squad video, body cam, etc. before providing anything resembling a meaningful answer to your question.

If criminal charge resulted, your lawyer may want to challenge the stop as illegal, depending what the video and other evidence shows. If it's a traffic ticket, I'd first focus on seeking a deal to keep it off the DL record, at least for most clients in the past who've wanted that.