New Minnesota Laws - What to Know
July 3rd, 2025
Contributor: James Gempeler
New Minnesota Laws to take effect as of July 1, 2025 Several new Minnesota Laws go into effect as of July 1, 2025. These policies stretch from new motorcycle laws to new regulations surrounding content creation and minors. Motorcycle Maneuvers Now Pe…
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Categories: Criminal
When the Stakes Are High: Why Experience Matters in Criminal Defense
June 11th, 2025
At North Star Law Group, we don’t just handle criminal defense—we master it. When your reputation, your livelihood, and your freedom are on the line, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a defense team that thrives under pressure, understan…
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Categories: Criminal
Minnesota's Clean Slate Law
April 29th, 2025
Contributor: James Gempeler
In 2023, Minnesota became the twelfth state to enact “Clean Slate” legislation, which was supposed to offer automatic criminal expungements to over 500,000 Minnesotan residents. Many Minnesotans who were looking forward to, and depending on, the…
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The Supreme Court Case That Could Redefine Police Accountability (Deadly Force)
February 13th, 2025
I. INTRODUCTION A routine traffic stop in Texas in 2016 ended with the death of an unarmed Black man. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Barnes v. Felix, a case that questions how courts should assess police use of force. When an officer uses d…
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Does a Drug Dog Sniff Inside a Vehicle Require Probable Cause?
January 17th, 2025
Traffic stops. We have all been there. You notice the flashing lights in your rearview mirror, pull over, and prepare for the usual questions. But what if the officer doesn’t ask you any questions and instead orders you out of your vehicle and call…
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