Category: Criminal Defense

The 2nd Amendment allows Americans to own firearms to protect themselves, but Minnesota's self-defense laws impose a duty to retreat before an individual can use deadly force to protect themselves.

97% of federal criminal cases and a similar number of state cases are resolved via a plea bargain. In Minnesota, it's estimated that 90% of criminal cases are resolved via a plea bargain agreement.

When an individual is charged with a criminal offense in Minnesota, a conviction can be life altering.

A report from the National Registry of Exonerations reveals that 166 people were exonerated in 2016.

Vandalism is often seen as a juvenile crime, but in Minnesota it carries stiff fines and penalties.

Former convicts struggle with reintegration into society because their criminal record limits their ability to find a good paying job or safe housing.