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By Theodore W. Ramage O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson In this blog post, I briefly discuss the landmark Minnesota Supreme Court case, State v. Torgerson, which has redefined the parameters for what constitutes probable cause in warrantless vehicle searches involving the odor of marijuana. Minnesota Supreme Court Landmark Ruling: Odor of Marijuana […]
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Domestic violence charges can carry some serious ramifications for defendants. Not only is there possible jail time, but a conviction could also impact: The ability to get a job The right to own firearms A custody case Some defendants feel the pressure to plead guilty because they want the case […]
January 18, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration has directed consumers to avoid taking Zantac, and companies took Zantac and its generic forms off the shelves. Research revealed that the heartburn medication contains high levels of NDMA, which is leading to various cancer diagnoses in users. If you want to know if you […]
January 11, 2022
The lawyers at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys understand how stressful it can be when your child is arrested and charged with a crime. Our Fargo criminal defense attorneys have experience representing college students and juveniles facing criminal charges, and you want to hire an experienced attorney who can help you […]
January 4, 2022
The decision to accept or reject a plea bargain belongs to you, the defendant, alone. You may be thinking about pleading guilty to the criminal charges you are facing, especially if you assume that a conviction is inevitable. However, you should never plead guilty to any charges – even minor […]
December 28, 2021
This is often a question that defendants will ask, thinking that DUI charges under North Dakota law are a routine matter, and they can save themselves some money. The question you must ask yourself is not whether you can handle your own case (after all, there is no legal requirement […]
December 21, 2021
The holiday season is a festive time during which many people attend office parties, family reunions, concerts, and other festivities with friends. Some individuals overindulge, make the decision to drive home, and end up being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol under North Dakota law. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and […]
December 14, 2021
Physicians in the United States take the Hippocratic Oath and swear to do no harm. However, doctors are not infallible, and many patients suffer bodily injury during medical procedures or treatment performed by licensed doctors. Sometimes, these injuries are due to mistakes that any human could make. However, if a […]
December 7, 2021
If a police officer searches your car at a traffic stop, then it is possible that the search was lawful! However, it is also possible that the search was unlawful and in violation of your constitutional rights. Law enforcement officers conduct warrantless searches quite frequently during the course of their […]
December 3, 2021
Slip and falls occur every day in every jurisdiction in the United States. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and fractured bones are some of the most common injuries individuals experience after suffering slip and falls. The personal injury lawyers at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys can help you determine who […]