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Know Your Miranda Rights

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

If you have watched much television or seen many movies, you are probably familiar with alleged criminals being informed of their Miranda Rights when they are...
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Can My Child Go to Jail?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Juvenile courts in the State of Minnesota have jurisdiction over the majority of criminal matters that involve minors who are under 18 years of age. While the...
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Fraud is a Type of Theft Crime

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

In order to be found guilty and convicted of a criminal theft offense in Minnesota, you must ordinarily possess the specific intent to steal. Consequently, fr...
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Manslaughter as a Lesser Offense to Murder

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Derek Chauvin is the police officer who held his knee on George Floyd’s neck for approximately nine minutes, resulting in Mr. Floyd’s untimely death, whic...
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How a Criminal Conviction Can Impact Your Career

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Being charged with a crime can have serious implications on numerous important areas of your life. It can impact the relationships you have with those close to...
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Drug Possession Impact on College Student’s

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

For many students, college is their first taste of freedom and the ability to make their own decisions. It’s not only about learning and further a career, bu...
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How a DWI Conviction Might Affect Your Job

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Being convicted of a DWI is one of the most humiliating and life-changing experiences an individual can go through. The consequences are far-reaching and impa...
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What are Fraud Crimes?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

There are several different fraud crimes defined by the Minnesota Statutes. There is also a wide variety of behaviors that can constitute fraud, depending on...
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Can a Breathalyzer Test be Inaccurate?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Whether this is your first time being pulled over for potential drinking and driving in Minnesota or you have been down this road before, you probably know y...
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Should You Take a Plea Deal?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Unlike some other countries, the justice system in the U.S. states that all defendants charged with a crime are presumed innocent until they are found guilty...
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