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How to Invoke Your Right to an Attorney
2 months ago by Justin M. Schiks
One of the privileges provided to individuals within the legal system is the right to receive legal representation. This important right ensures that every per...
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Can bullying lead to an involuntary manslaughter charge?
10 months ago by Justin M. Schiks
In 2014, Minnesota amended its bullying laws to require schools to have stricter policies to protect children from intimidating or harmful behavior. While th...
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How do DUI traffic violations differ from other crimes?
2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
In 2020 the Minnesota Department of Public Safety statewide statistics reported over 57,127 crashes (collisions) as the most common traffic violation. During...
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First-Degree Manslaughter Charges in Minnesota
2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
While a manslaughter charge is not as serious as murder, it is still one of the most serious criminal charges you can face. However, manslaughter charges are...
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DWI Cases Spike Over Holiday Weekends
2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
Holiday weekends mean increased DWI enforcement in Minnesota, which usually leads to more DWI arrests. If you were arrested and charged with driving while im...
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What is a Plea Bargain?
3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
Plea bargains are an alternative to taking a criminal case to trial and letting a jury decide the outcome. Plea bargains can sometimes be beneficial to crimin...
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What is Second-Degree Manslaughter?
3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
Second-degree manslaughter charges in Minnesota are serious and can lead to fines of several thousands of dollars and years in prison. These charges apply to ...
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Why it is Important to Avoid a DUI Conviction
3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
A DUI conviction can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences such as driver’s license suspension, employment problems, and hefty fines. You have a b...
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Common Juvenile Offenses in Minnesota
3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
There are many crimes that juveniles commit in Minnesota. Some are small such as traffic infractions, but others are quite serious such as sex crimes and homi...
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Penalties for Shoplifting in Minnesota
3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
The penalties for shoplifting in Minnesota are serious. You could spend as many as 20 years in prison and be required to pay a fine up to $100,000. With so mu...
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