In Minnesota, failing to stop at least 20 feet before a school bus with its stop arm extended can result in a school bus stop arm violation under Minnesota Statute 609.444. Unlike most traffic violations, which are classified
Feeding Our future federal trial and its impact on fraud charges for Minnesotans in state court
February 12, 2025
On February 10, 2025, opening statements in the trial of Aimee Bock began in federal court in Minneapolis, MN. She is accused of being the ringleader of the Feeding Our Future fraud that took a quarter of a billion dollars...
How did I get a school bus stop arm violation citation with no police officer? A Minnesota criminal defense attorney explains
February 5, 2025
In Minnesota, if you fail to stop at least 20 feet before a school bus with its stop arm out, you can be charged with a school bus stop arm violation under Minnesota Statute 609.444. It’s important to know at the outset...
What the Opening Statement in ASAP Rocky’s Trial Teach About Combatting False Accusations: A Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney Explains
February 1, 2025
(photo credit by CC 2.0) The trial of ASAP Rocky has garnered lots of media attention worldwide. For those who don’t know, ASAP Rocky is a famous rapper. And he is dating the even more famous Rihanna, the 2nd wealthiest...
Polk County in the News for Over Charging School Zone Drug Cases: How this Helps Fight Your Minnesota Controlled Substance Case
January 29, 2025
In Minnesota, there are heightened penalties if you possess or sell drugs in a school zone. See Minn. Stat. § 152.021 Subd. 14a. The intention was to prosecute people who are dealing drugs on or very near school property....