If you are facing criminal charges, especially federal ones, you may have heard mention of a grand jury. Contrary to how it sounds, this is not some high-powered set of individuals who will determine your fate. A grand jury’s job is not to decide whether you are...
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What is money laundering?
If you've been accused of money laundering, it's important to know exactly what those accusations mean. This can help you as you look into your defense options and determine what steps to take. Many people have heard of money laundering through popular media, like...
How serious are compounding pharmacy fraud offenses?
Compound pharmacies specializing in customized prescriptions to meet the unique needs of patients are growing in popularity. Minneapolis is home to several of these specialty pharmacies. If you offer compounding services in your establishment, you may be at risk of...
How can you get out of jail after an arrest?
One of the most pressing questions a person has after an arrest is how they’re going to get out of jail while their case moves through the criminal justice system. Some people don’t have to worry too much because they’re released on their own recognizance. Others will...
When is a crime considered a federal offense?
If you are accused of a crime, one of your primary concerns should be how to defend yourself and get out of trouble. To this end, it helps to start off by understanding whether your crime falls under the local, state or federal level. A crime is considered a federal...
Minnesota’s Good Samaritan law and immunity from drug charges
If you were arrested and charged with a drug-related crime after you called 911 to report that someone appeared to be suffering a drug overdose, you may actually have immunity from prosecution. Like most other states, Minnesota has a “Good Samaritan” law that provides...
When do a search and seizure become illegal?
Imagine the police storming in and turning your home upside down in search of things you have no idea about? Your personal effects are displaced, mishandled and even seized, all without your permission. You would have reason to believe your rights have been violated,...
What does it mean to be an accessory to a crime?
You don't have to be physically present or directly involved in a crime to be charged for it. If you helped the commission of a crime in any way, you could be accused of being an accessory to the crime. You can be an accessory to a crime in two ways - before or after...
How can you tell if you’re avoiding taxes or evading them?
The Internal Revenue Service IRS evaluates financial statements from individuals and businesses and enforces federal tax law. Every year, people have to file an annual tax return with the IRS. Those who are self-employed or who run businesses may have to make...
Why do attorneys poll the jury after a verdict?
There are a lot of steps in any criminal trial, and some of those steps may seem rather pointless to people unfamiliar with the process – but they’re not. Consider, for example, the moment after a verdict is read and one side or the other (usually the side that lost)...