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Category: Criminal Defense

DHS Disqualification Can Lead to Unemployment, Even Without a Conviction or Guilty Plea

Individuals who have a conviction for certain crimes will get a DHS Disqualification.  This means they are disqualified from direct contact with, or access to, persons receiving services from the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Minnesota.  Sometimes a DHS Disqualification happens after a "background study" by DHS. 

Ordinance Violation Sends Orono Man to Jail for 5 Days

James Barth went to jail for a zoning ordinance violation in the city of Orono in Hennepin County. Barth violated Orono’s ordinance on “exterior storage” and served five days in jail. A city inspection in May 2010 showed that Barth kept lumber, scrap metals, tires, rims, metal shelving, garbage bags, etc. on his lawn. A third inspections in August 2010 showed that more junk kept appearing on his lawn.

Murder Charge for Bemidji Man Who Shot Neighbor Girl

Chad Pickering was charged with attempted first-degree murder in Beltrami County. Pickering shot at a 17 year old girl over a lawn mower. He allegedly shot her three times after she told him to stop riding his lawn mover through her yard.

What makes a crime a felony offense in Minnesota?

A Minnesota man took his motorcycle out for a ride one day and wound up with a felony. According to WTAQ, the man told law enforcement that his speedometer was not working, which is why he was driving 146 miles per hour. He was also passing vehicles by using the lane with oncoming traffic.

Murder Guilty Plea Entered by Shoreview Woman in Middle of Trial

Jetaun Wheeler was in the middle of a trial where she intended to argue she was acting in self-defense, when she decided to plead guilty to second-degree unintentional murder. Wheeler killed her boyfriend with a closet rod, wrapped him in plastic and duct tape, and hid him in a freezer in her garage.

Importance of Hiring Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you were arrested, you likely scared and unsure of where to turn for help. It is important to stay calm, avoid reactionary or antagonistic behavior, and contact a skilled Minnesota criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Court ruling brings attention to coerced confessions

In 2007, a black man in Indiana was accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old. According to the South Bend Tribune, during a three-hour interrogation, the man denied the crime. The detective then told the suspect that due to the racial makeup of the jury, it was possible that the man would not receive a fair trial.

Minneapolis Search Warrant Yields Little, But 2 Dogs Killed by Cops

A no-knock search warrant was executed on Larry Lee Arman’s home in St. Paul on July 9, 2014. Arman’s two children and girlfriend were also present in the home at the time the search warrant was executed. The two children were on the main level in the line of fire when the SWAT team barged, unannounced into the home.

Minnesota Anti-Bullying Laws

Parents and children around the country are more concerned than ever about bullying, whether in physical stalking, emotional harassment, or cyber-bullying. In an effort to curb this harmful behavior, several states are cracking down on bullying and enacting anti-bullying laws.

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