Congratulations Mark Friese, Criminal Defense Attorney, for receiving the 2023 North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Meritorious Service Coin Award for his contributions to North Dakota drug courts.  Drug Court Coordinator Kristen Keimele nominated Mark in recognition of his service on the East Central Judicial District Adult Drug Court Advisory Board for more than…

Mark Friese was awarded the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota, on July 14, 2023. The Eighth Circuit Bar Association has presented Richard S. Arnold Awards for Distinguished Service to 10 deserving individuals, one from each judicial district within the Eighth Circuit, since 2010. The…

Bruce Quick, Criminal Defense Attorney in our Fargo office has received the State Bar Association of North Dakota‘s Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest and most prestigious honor given by the Association. The award, which is not given every year, honors a member of the profession who has provided outstanding service…

The Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference will take place July 11 – 14, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Mall of America. This is a full conference for judges and members of the bar. All judges and attorneys are invited to attend the conference sessions. Guests are welcome to all social events. The Judicial Conference will consider the business of the courts and…

By Drew Hushka Can law enforcement order a person to unlock his or her phone or electronic device?  That question has perplexed courts for years.  Generally, a search warrant allows law enforcement to search a device without violating the Fourth Amendment.  But, as countless legal procedurals have informed the public, the Fifth Amendment grants persons…

By Matthew S. Dearth, Esq. In our previous article, we discussed lawful protest, unlawful assembly, and riot in North Dakota. Here, we examine the difference between North Dakota’s laws governing riot, and the laws of Minnesota. Unlawful Assembly in Minnesota Minnesota laws governing unlawful assembly are significantly different from North Dakota. While Minnesota also has…

By Matthew S. Dearth, Esq. The last two weeks in America have been chaotic and tumultuous, as millions of citizens rise up in protest in reaction to the death of George Floyd, and express concerns with widespread police brutality. In most major U.S. cities, protests are peaceful demonstrations. However, there have also been widespread reports…

By Criminal Defense Practice Group Doctors, lawyers, electricians, therapists, plumbers, nurses, and dozens of occupations are governed by licensing standards.  In most instances of allegations of law violations, professional licenses are not subject to adverse action unless the violation has a direct bearing on the person’s ability to serve in the specific occupation or trade. …

By: Matthew Dearth Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and many of those lakes are open to sport fishing and recreational boating activities. As with all outdoor activities, state and local regulations exist to ensure the health and safety of individuals, communities, and the environment. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is one…

How safe are North Dakota’s roads? You may ask yourself this question as you drive to the grocery store or hit the highway on the way to your parents’ house or school activity. You may look in the mirror at your children asleep in the back seat. You know you will do everything you can…