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How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record

Under Minnesota DWI law, a DWI conviction stays on the convicted person’s record for the rest of his or her life.

How Many Criminal Cases Go To Trial?

Only 2% of the approximately 80,000 defendants in federal criminal cases in 2018 proceeded to trial. As many as 90% of the defendants entered a guilty plea, while the remaining 8% saw their cases get dismissed.

When to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney

Anyone facing assault and battery charges, drug charges, theft charges, homicide charges, fraud, and financial crime charges, and alcohol crime charges should hire an aggressive defense attorney right away.

What Should I Expect from a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

A criminal lawyer has unique skill sets to investigate a crime and gather evidence to help a defendant win a case. The lawyer can come up with compelling arguments to lessen and negate the criminal charges.

How Your Domestic Violence Case Could Get Dismissed

Domestic violence cases often get dismissed because of a lack of evidence, an accuser's history of false accusation, and an accuser’s failure to cooperate with the prosecutor or District Attorney.