Can a criminal record be erased? A criminal record can follow you for years, affecting everything from employment opportunities to housing, education, and even professional licensing. Understandably, many people wonder: In Minnesota, the answer is often yes through a...
Understanding Minnesota’s Second Chance Law and the Clean Slate Act MN In Minnesota, a criminal record can shadow every aspect of life. Even after serving a sentence, individuals often face barriers to employment, housing, and education. Fortunately, state law offers...
New Minnesota Laws in 2025: What They Mean for Defendants Minnesota's legal landscape in 2025 is undergoing a transformation, with several key reforms that will significantly affect criminal defense practices and the lives of those charged with crimes. These new laws...
Understanding DWI Expungement in Minnesota A DWI conviction can have long-term consequences, affecting employment opportunities, housing applications, and even professional licensing. Many people who have completed their sentences and maintained a clean record wonder...
Steps to Expunge a DWI Record in Minnesota Expunging a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction can significantly improve your future personal and professional prospects by clearing your criminal record. In Minnesota, the process of expungement involves several...
Minnesota state legislators just released their proposal to legalize marijuana in the State of Minnesota. With DFL control of the House, Senate and Governor’s office, legalized marijuana is likely to become the law in some form. It still has hurdles to get through,...
We are excited to announce that Samuel Edmunds has been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as an Attorney of the Year! Only a handful of candidates are selected for this honor each year. Sam was nominated for his significant service to the profession as a leader of the...
The current law requires that you file a lengthy petition which includes all your previous addresses, a statement about why you are requesting an expungement, and many more details about the offense or offenses you are trying to expunge. (For the complete list of...