If law enforcement has ever confronted or questioned you, whether the encounter was confrontational or friendly, your first response was probably anxiety. When the questions start coming, your first instinct could involve protecting yourself and your loved ones. You...
Federal crimes
What is the role of a grand jury in federal criminal cases?
The federal criminal process has its own rules that differ from the requirements in individual states. Anyone accused of a felony at the federal level will first have the case against them presented to a grand jury. In Minnesota, grand juries can also play a role in...
Misclassification could lead to charges for business owners
Businesses have a legal obligation to their shareholders to maximize the profits that they generate. Unfortunately, the focus on making as much money as possible can sometimes put management at a company at risk of doing something illegal in their hope of keeping...
Charged with a white-collar crime? You may end up in federal court
White-collar crimes are often committed by the prospect of financial gain, usually at the expense of another’s ignorance or through the offender’s position in a workplace or another role. These crimes can occur through the misuse of electronics, communication devices,...
U.S. Supreme Court overturns “Bridgegate” convictions
As the nation is gripped by the novel coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic woes, some important news stories get less attention in the news media than they deserve. Though the Minneapolis Star Tribune gave a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling an appropriately...
Why you should never lie to a federal law enforcement officer
Anyone, whether they are a small business owner, a corporate executive or an average employee, could find themselves questioned by a federal law enforcement officer. There are many federal agencies in the US, many with associated law enforcement agencies. You may even...
