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We Accept the Following Forms of Payment:

Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Law Firm

Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere

Serving Southwest Minnesota

What Happens After a DWI Arrest in Minnesota?

Getting arrested for a DWI in Minnesota can be overwhelming, but knowing what happens next is essential to protecting your rights and future. From the moment of arrest, a series of legal, administrative, and personal consequences begin to unfold quickly. You may face license suspension, criminal charges, court appearances, and even vehicle impoundment. Understanding each…

Should You Voluntarily Take a DNA Test if Police Ask?

A Nationwide, Client-Protective Guide from a Criminal Defense Perspective If police ask you for a DNA sample, should you say yes? This question arises every day across the United States—in police stations, during roadside encounters, at homes, and in so-called “voluntary” interviews. It is often presented as routine, cooperative, and risk-free. In reality, it is…

What Is DNA Serology Testing?

A Plain-English Guide for Criminal Defense Clients When people hear the words DNA evidence, they often imagine a laboratory pulling a clean genetic profile from a single drop of blood and instantly identifying the right person. Television and movies have reinforced the idea that DNA evidence is always precise, conclusive, and virtually impossible to challenge….

Challenging DNA Evidence in Court: Defense Tactics That Matter

DNA evidence is often viewed as definitive proof in criminal cases, but it is not immune to error or misuse. While DNA can be a powerful investigative tool, its reliability depends on proper collection, handling, testing, and interpretation. Mistakes at any stage can lead to misleading results that unfairly impact a case. Challenging DNA evidence…

The Problems With Touch DNA and Low-Template DNA in Criminal Cases – A Guide From a Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Attorney

Touch DNA and low-template DNA (also called low-copy-number DNA) have become increasingly common in criminal prosecutions over the past two decades. The premise sounds powerful: investigators can recover DNA from objects that were merely touched or brushed, and labs can amplify traces so small that they contain only a handful of cells. Prosecutors often present…

Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science: How It Can Affect Your Criminal Defense…

Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science: How It Can Affect Your Criminal Defense More Blog Posts When most people hear the term forensic science, they think of hard, objective facts—DNA matches, fingerprints, ballistics, and digital evidence that seem indisputable. On television, forensic experts are portrayed as neutral scientists who simply “follow the evidence.” In reality, forensic…