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How Can Aggravating Factors Affect My Drug Charges?

Certain drugs have been decriminalized in some states, but that’s not the case in Minnesota. Being caught possessing any drug leaves a person open to being charged with a drug crime and facing hefty penalties. Furthermore, the penalties for a drug crime may worsen due to aggravating factors. Understanding these aggravating factors is important when… read more

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3 Strategies Car Accident Adjusters Use and How to Navigate Against Them

After a car accident, the next natural step will be to file an insurance claim. Filing an insurance claim means having to deal with insurance adjusters. While an insurance claim aims to provide you with the financial means to recover after a car accident, that’s not the goal of insurance companies. Insurance companies don’t aim… read more

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Are Police Officers in Minnesota Ever Allowed to Conduct a Search Without a Warrant?

The United States Constitution and the State of Minnesota require that law enforcement obtain warrants to search non-public property. Generally, government searches without warrants are presumed to be unreasonable. Therefore, it would make sense to think that more of the time when law enforcement searches a private location and seizes the property, they have already… read more

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6 Proven Defense Strategies Your Lawyer May Use to Defend a Drug Crime Accusation

Even first-time drug offenses may carry extremely serious criminal penalties. Fortunately, an experienced criminal defense lawyer knows proven defense strategies to protect you against accusations or charges that don’t warrant the offense. Facing a drug crime accusation may seem impossible to overcome, but things aren’t lost just because you’ve been accused.  At Knutson + Casey,… read more

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What Is Minnesota’s Habitual Violator Law?

It is not uncommon for most people to have a run with the law in some capacity. This may be something as minor as a speeding ticket or another traffic violation. While most people will accept their penalty of a small fine or community service and go back to being a law-abiding citizen, there are… read more

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Can You Seek Damages if Your Airbags Didn’t Deploy?

When a car accident occurs, drivers expect to receive some protection from the airbags installed for driver and passenger safety in most vehicles. Unfortunately, air bags do not always deploy when they should, and the individuals inside the car may suffer more serious injuries during the crash as a result. If you have been injured… read more

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Can You Get a DWI in a Parked Car?

Driving while under the influence is not only illegal, but it is also highly dangerous to you and anyone else that may come into contact with you while you are intoxicated behind the wheel. Many people may be surprised to learn that even if a car is parked, they may still be charged with a… read more

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Can You Be Accused of Sexual Assault Years Later?

Unlike many other states, Minnesota presently does not necessarily have a strict statute of limitations for sexual assault cases. In other words, it is possible to be arrested and charged with a sexual assault many years after the crime was allegedly committed. Most sexual assaults are prosecuted as felonies, and those convicted often face severe… read more

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Understanding When You Should Settle Your Personal Injury Case or File a Lawsuit

Most personal injury cases are settled out of court before trial, while others close well before a lawsuit is filed. Personal injuries suffered due to the negligence of another may leave you or your loved ones with lasting medical consequences. If you choose to file a lawsuit, your Minnesota personal injury lawyer will discuss your… read more

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Can I Use Entrapment as a Defense to My Criminal Charge in Minnesota?

The Minnesota Court has acknowledged the entrapment defense since 1909, which has proven effective in defeating many types of criminal charges. Entrapment is simply any situation where a police officer or law enforcement agent persuades a person to commit a criminal offense so that they can obtain evidence that they’ll use to prosecute them. To… read more

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