Top 10 Key Differences Between Adult and Juvenile Criminal Court
General Criminal Law
Age is not the only difference between a juvenile and an adult. The handling of their criminal cases is vastly different and requires someone with extensive experience.
Driving to Prison
General Criminal Law
If you are charged with Criminal Vehicular Operations (CVO) and Criminal Vehicular Homicide (CVH), you could could go to prison. That's why it is best to have a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help Me?
General Criminal Law
Abraham Lincoln once said, "He who represents himself has a fool for a client." If you disagree with this statement, you better read about the many ways a criminal defense attorney can help you.
Can My Roommate or Landlord Give The Police Permission To Search My Belongings?
General Criminal Law
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable government searches and seizures. This means that for police to search a home, they either need to have acquired a search warrant, identified an exception to the rule, or received consent from a resident.
Fred Bruno Selected as 'Icon' in the Courtroom
General Criminal Law
On December 6, 2018 at the Hyatt in downtown Minneapolis, Frederic Bruno, along with 21 others, were recognized as the inagural class of Icon honorees from across the Minnesota business and legal communities. The honorees distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields and have been active in their communities and in mentoring the next generation. Sponsored by Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer as a way to pay tribute to titans of the boardroom and the courtroom, the honorees were selected by a panel of judges with legal and business expertise.
Minnesota’s Hands-Free Driving Law: What It Is And How To Avoid A Ticket
General Criminal Law
Minnesota's Hands-Free Driving Law will go into effect on August 1, 2019. Here's what you need to know to avoid a ticket.
Minnesota Cybercrime Law: Stay Informed & Stay Up-To-Date
General Criminal Law
Cybercrime is changing and evolving as fast as technology. And staying informed of cybercrime laws has become an all-out sprint to keep up with the rapid changes. Check out this list of cybercrimes so you can stay informed and up-to-date.
What to Expect with Unpaid Traffic Tickets?
General Criminal Law
Traffic tickets are no fun. But the consequences increase if you fail to take care of business and pay your traffic tickets on time.
How The Expansion of Federal Cybercrime Laws Affects You
General Criminal Law
Although many cybercrimes are charged at the state level, there are a number of cybercrime charges that come from violating federal laws.
What Is A Diversion Program?
General Criminal Law
In the state of Minnesota, offenders accused of or charged with criminal offenses may be eligible to participate in a diversion program in order to avoid charges, convictions, or jail.
What Are My 4th Amendment Rights?
General Criminal Law
Dive into the depths of the 4th Amendment to uncover the critical protections it offers against unreasonable searches and seizures. Learn about the necessity of search warrants, the exceptions to the rule, and how these rights impact you.
Attorney Stephen Foertsch Named Partner
General Criminal Law
Bruno Law, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Stephen Foertsch has been named partner, effective January 1, 2020.
Attorney Frederic Bruno Achieves Recertification By The National Board of Trial Advocacy In Criminal Law
General Criminal Law
Bruno Law, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Fred Bruno, Bruno Law, PPLC’s founder, and principal attorney, has successfully achieved recertification as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Check Fraud in MN
General Criminal Law
What may stem from a difficult financial situation or a bad decision can easily turn into a criminal conviction. Under Minnesota law, check fraud can be punishable by hefty fines and even imprisonment.
Can You Get Arrested For Shoplifting After The Fact?
General Criminal Law
So, hypothetically you go into Target and steal a few items. You make it out of the store without being caught. Can you still be arrested for shoplifting afterward?
Why You Should Get Your Criminal Record Expunged
General Criminal Law
Expungement
Having a criminal record can seriously diminish your quality of life. One way to offset the issues that will come from your unfortunate situation is to get the record expunged.
9 Benefits of Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer
General Criminal Law
Are you facing charges for something that could affect your future? Whether innocent or guilty, it is a good idea to get a criminal defense lawyer to help you with your case.
How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Defend Someone Who Is Guilty?
General Criminal Law
It's an age-old question. High-profile cases in which seeming scoundrels are defended in court - and acquitted - turn the public against the lawyers who represented them. Or, when the public finds out a person was guilty and their lawyer knew it all along and still vigorously defended them, the reaction's usually negative. California lawyer Stephen Feldman, who defended David Westerfield, convicted of murdering a seven-year-old girl, is a good example of this.
Understanding Vehicular Homicide and Manslaughter: Legal Overview & Defense Strategies
General Criminal Law
**_Fatal Minnesota Accidents. _**Cases involving vehicular homicide are often very shocking and receive extensive media spotlight. An average day or a fun night out can end with very serious charges, including imprisonment, fines, and license revocation. One bad decision can spur a lifetime of devastating consequences.