One thing that happens on a pretty regular basis, that I get a lot of calls about, is when a detective calls and wants to talk. Unfortunately, a lot of times a person does not call until it is too late – after they took that first call; after they set up a meeting...
Results Matter When You Are Facing Criminal Charges
Criminal Defense
When Can the Police Search my House? And What If They Do It Illegally?
One scenario that plays out every day is this – the police show up at a person’s home. They want to come in and look around. They may have a search warrant or, alternatively, they may just ask if they can come in because they received a “report” and they “just want...
What Happens if the Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights?
If you’ve ever watched any sort of crime drama on TV you may have this memorized. Law enforcement arrests a person, puts them in handcuffs, and reads them their rights - you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court...
He Attacked Me First! Self-Defense Claims in North Dakota
One of the most common defenses to an assault, domestic violence, murder, or other violent crime case is arguing that a person acted in self-defense. But what is a self-defense claim? When is it made? How do you make it? Like most legal issues, it isn’t quite as...
They Found the Drugs Defending Yourself Against Drug Charges
One of the most common criminal cases I see are drug possession charges. Whether it is a simple possession of a small amount of drugs or paraphernalia or a larger amount and a charge of selling drugs, or possession with intent to sell drugs, it is one of the most...