During a traffic stop, it can feel as though the driver has no power in the situation. While it may seem that the officer that pulled you over is doing whatever they please, you still have legal protections that you can rely on. The 4th amendment is the law that...

No one ever expects to be the subject of a police investigation, but it happens, and most people are not prepared for what that means. Did you know that in Minnesota and elsewhere, there are four words that can stop the interview side of a police interrogation in...

Police in North Dakota recently arrested two young men for their alleged involvement in an incident that left a child injured. According to reports, an attempted robbery led to a shooting. The child was an unintended victim of the event.   What happened?  On Monday,...

We have all seen movies or TV shows in which the police are cuffing a suspect, and they say the famous line: “You have the right to remain silent.” If the police arrest you, you may know that you have the right to avoid answering the police’s questions, and that you...

Criminal charges often have specific penalties attached to them. Everything from the nature of the offense to a person's previous record will influence what penalties they face and the severity of the charges. Criminal acts can result in many different penalties,...

In North Dakota, the general rule for open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles is: don't do it. However, when you look more closely at the law, the rule is not quite that simple. There are exceptions that could apply to your case, if you are ever charged with...

You were walking down the street, and a police officer pulled up to you. You stopped, because you thought that they might need some assistance. You were surprised when they said that you matched the description of a person who had just robbed a local store. You were...

Embezzlement is one of the more notorious forms of theft, in part because it involves an individual manipulating a position of trust granted to them by an employer for their personal gain. The violation of that relationship is one of the reasons why embezzlement can...

While some states have laws addressing different types of theft, Minnesota has a single theft statute. Consequences for theft vary based on value of the stolen goods and other factors. Before facing theft charges in Minnesota, understand the definition and penalties...