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 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…