The Fifth Amendment is arguably the Constitutional Amendment that people know the best. Although many high school civics teachers may have forced their students to memorize what each of the Amendments in the Bill of Rights did to alter the Constitution, many people...
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The edible era comes to Minnesota
The push to legalize marijuana continues to evolve. For those not interested in smoking or other forms of ingesting the drug, sweeter options exist. Edibles have grown in popularity, with state after state enacting laws to allow consumers to purchase them. Last month,...
New laws that could impact your assets and your driver’s license
Part of the job of Minnesota lawmakers is to continually work on and improve the rules that govern our state. While some laws feel more strict, others can make your life less stressful. Two new laws in Minnesota aim to limit when your driver’s license can be suspended...
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Civil Forfeiture
Civil forfeiture is a controversial issue. In Minnesota, when law enforcement forfeits personal property seized during a criminal investigation, 70% of the proceeds go back to the law enforcement agency that forfeited the property, 20% goes to the office of the...
ACQUITTED: Stewartville Man Found Not Guilty in Felony Drug Sale Case
On Friday, July 20, 2018, a Fillmore County jury found Bradley Swanson not guilty of four drug charges. During the trial, the Fillmore County Attorney argued that Bradley Swanson conspired with his ex-girlfriend and a minor to grow marijuana in Chatfield, MN. The...
Drug and DWI Charges Dismissed Due to Prosecutor’s Constitutional Violation
Earlier this week, an Olmsted County judge dismissed four of five charges against Nicholas Loomis, including felony drug and gross misdemeanor DWI charges. The dismissal was based upon the judge's finding that the State of Minnesota, represented by the Olmsted County...
Criminal Damage to Property Charge Dismissed
On Friday, the Olmsted County Attorney's Office dismissed a criminal damage to property charge against one of Attorney Grant Borgen's clients. A jury trial was set to begin this morning, but the Olmsted County Attorney's Office informed Mr. Borgen on Friday that it...
Breaking Down the Sentencing Phase of a Minnesota Criminal Case
In Minnesota, if you plead guilty or are found guilty of a criminal offense, you will have a sentencing hearing where a judge will impose consequences as a result of your criminal behavior. There are a lot of confusing terms that are thrown around during the...
Civil Forfeiture Laws Remain Controversial in Minnesota
Minnesota law allows law enforcement agencies to seize property in a wide range of alleged criminal investigations. That may seem obvious, as property is often evidence that prosecutors intend to use to pursue a conviction. However, there is another side to some...
Rochester Man Acquitted of Rape Charges
On Friday, an Olmsted County jury acquitted Rochester resident Oddie Oker of rape and burglary charges. The State of Minnesota accused Oker of breaking into an acquaintance's residence and committing a brutal sexual assault. The State's case came under fire due to...
