Blog Posts in 2019

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Holiday Theft Crimes November 14, 2019
During the holidays, millions of Americans will shop for gifts either at malls or through the internet, as well as take long vacations and road trips to visit loved ones who live far away from home. ...
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Can I Get a Minnesota DWI as a Passenger? November 7, 2019
If you’re out drinking and find yourself in the passenger’s seat of a vehicle that is driven by a drunk or buzzed motorist, you may assume that you cannot be charged with a DWI . Since you’re not ...
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Can You Be Convicted of a Drug Crime by Association? October 10, 2019
In Minnesota, a person could be charged with drug possession —even if he/she doesn’t have physical possession of the substance. The state courts can still convict someone of this drug crime by ...
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Is Catfishing a Crime in Minnesota? October 3, 2019
“Catfishing” can be described as a scam where a person—also known as the “catfish”—creates a fake online persona in order to seek a romantic relationship on the Internet. The term itself comes from a ...
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Do I Have to Register as a Sex Offender in Minnesota Forever? September 30, 2019
A sex crime in Minnesota can lead to extremely harsh penalties. Not only does a conviction result in a lengthy prison sentence, but also registration as a sex offender, so the public can track your ...
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The Difference Between Reasonable Suspicion & Probable Cause September 23, 2019
For law enforcement to detain or pull someone over, conduct a search on a home or vehicle, or make an arrest, officers must establish reasonable suspicion and probable cause. Although these two ...
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