Criminal Law

Currently, there are no laws which make suicide illegal in the United States; however, there are laws existing around suicide as a preventative measure.  In today’s society, suicide is relatively common. In fact, according to the CDC, suicide is the […]

The short answer is to call an attorney. But, depending on the circumstances, that may not be an immediate option. If you find yourself in a situation where you are being arrested and charged with a crime you didn’t commit, […]

Have you been charged with shoplifting? Do you know what your options are? With over $35 million of merchandise lost each day and approximately 27 million convicted of the crime, it is no surprise shoplifting is one of the most […]

Currently in the state of Minnesota, the public has access to all juvenile records- both online and at the courthouse. This new law proposes that the public should not have access to online records of juveniles ages 16 and 17 […]

O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss is proud to announce that Tatum O’Brien Lindbo has been appointed as a Revitalization Governor by the American Association for Justice. About Tatum Tatum specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and general litigation. She is described […]

It’s no secret that social media has recently become a huge part of society. These days, social media users are tied into virtually everything –even the law. Government investigations and criminal litigation have turned to social media for a variety […]

Being charged with a crime is a nerve-racking and stressful time for you and those around you. In many instances, a criminal defense attorney is hired to represent those who have been charged with a crime. If you aren’t sure […]

In April, the McNeely decision meant that law enforcement around the nation will have to at least consider obtaining a search warrant prior to administering a chemical test for intoxication. This change may have a direct effect on those who […]

For most people, dealing with the law can be scary, unknown territory. Many find themselves asking the question, “Do I need a criminal defense attorney?” The truth is that if you are asking yourself that question, you at least owe […]

On April 29th, Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed a new bill to make North Dakota’s drunk driving laws stronger. North Dakota House Bill 1302 will go into effect on August 1st of this year.  What are the major differences that this […]