Probation and Defense Lawyers

By Attorney Scott Martin, Criminal Defense Attorney, MN

If you are currently on probation in MN you have more than likely assigned to a probation officer. Your defense lawyer will also be notified of your current probationary or parole status.

Probationers and parolees have limited protections against warrant-less or suspicion-less searches.  A probationer's home can be searched by a probation officer without a warrant if "reasonable grounds" exist to support the search.  Where a probationer agrees to be the subject of a search, the case law has uniformly held that reasonable suspicion exists. 

However, the search must be reasonably related to the purpose for which the probationer is on supervision.  For instance, where a search conducted by a parole agent was for drugs, but the suspected violation was for a recent arrest, the search was not permissible.  

Suppression may be a viable option for state parolees.  Further, police may not simply "tag along" on parole searches.  The police still have a probable cause standard for conducting warrantless searches and may not use the parole agents as a "stalking horse" to gain access to a parolee's residence.

If you are on probation or parole and have been subjected to a search of your person, car, or home and evidence has been seized, you should contact an experienced attorney before your next court date.

There are other issues associated with probation such as revocation.

When a parolee has a revocation hearing based on pending criminal charges, it is limited to an "Admit/Deny" the pending charges.  Typically, all that is required to prove pending criminal charges is an official record of the case.  If an offender admits the pending charges, the question is solely whether or not the parolee will be detained in DOC custody, detained for a period of time based on the level of the pending charges, or released back onto supervision until the case has been resolved.

If you are in need of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the Minneapolis Saint Paul area, contact Scott Martin Law. Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law (Divorce).

Scott Martin Law

4856 Banning Ave

White Bear Lake, MN. 55110

www.scottmartinlaw.com

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When should you consider hiring a lawyer?

If you are contemplating a divorce or If you have been charged with a crime your best bet is to sit down with a qualified local attorney and discuss all of the ramifications and options that you will face as you move forward with this action.

Legal representation you can trust.

Divorce is a life changing event that will effect not only yourself but everyone around you. Your entire family from your spouse to your children and even extended family such as grandparents and other relatives.   

But divorce is just one of the many times in your life you may want to consider consulting a lawyer to protect yourself from potentially disastrous consequences.

If you have been charged with a DUI you are definitely going to need an attorney that is well versed in the local laws that govern the treatment of DUI suspects. Perhaps you feel like you were entrapped into this situation or perhaps the police overstepped their jurisdiction.  Believe it or not being pulled over and accused of driving under the influence is not the end of your case it is the very beginning.

You may wake up the next morning and your first thought will be  "I need a good lawyer". In order to sort thru the circumstances of your case and determine the best course of action to protect your rights.
In a case like this tit would be very important to have an attorney that has experience dealing with prosecutors.

An experienced lawyer should have the ability to communicate with a prosecutor hopefully to plea for a lesser sentence. Most states have minimum penalties for offenses such as a DWI. The more offenses incurred over a period of time will have a great impact on the sentence mandated by the state prosecutors.

Once again having a qualified lawyer represent you can increase the chance that some or all of the charges brought against you may be plea bargained down to lesser charges or dropped altogether.

You will certainly want to hire a lawyer if you are accused on criminal charges. An example of this may be Assault or Robbery or even Murder. If you find yourself charged with a serious crime you should not hesitate to contact a qualified criminal lawyer to represent you. There is an old saying that A man (or woman), that represents themselves, has a fool for a client.

You will be going up against Prosecutors and Judges that are eager to obtain a conviction to bolster their record of being tough on crime.

When you need a great local lawyer

Criminal charges are nothing to fool around with. Once these charges have been levied against you you future is in the hands of a criminal justice system that is not always concerned with your fair treatment, it is more concerned with obtaining convictions.



If you are in need of a qualified criminal defense attorney, Family law lawyer or if you have been charged with a DUI in the state of Minnesota contact Scott Martin. Scott is a tough minded lawyer that has defended all types of cases across the state of Minnesota. Criminal Lay, Family Law and DUI offenses are his specialty.


Scott Martin Law
Minneapolis, St Paul Mn Attorney's
651-426-7525
www.scottmartinlaw.com

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Finding a quality Criminal Defense Attorney in Minneapolis Mn does not have to be like finding a needle in a haystack.    

It is a fact that sometimes you will need to address legal issues in your lifetime. It may not be a pleasant fact but unfortunately it may become a reality. 

If you have come across a legal issue in your  life you will need to find a qualified lawyer or attorney that has experience in the area you are being brought up on charges for. If you are being brought up on DUI Charges you will need a lawyer that is familiar with DWI laws in your area. If you are being accused of a crime such as assault or even murder you are going to want to find a lawyer that has defended and been able to greatly help his defendant either avoid jail altogether or obtain a reduced sentence based on a proper plea agreement.

In any case we understand that facing legal procedures is not fun for anyone, hiring a trustworthy lawyer that you feel comfortable with discussing all aspects of your situation is going to make your life a lot easier.

1. A great way to find a criminal defense lawyer would be by word of mouth. Perhaps you have a relative that had a run in with the law and received fair treatment by a qualified lawyer.

2. You can also do a search on google for criminal lawyers. There will be plenty choose from and you are pretty likely to find an attorney that fit's your needs by typing in your criminal charges, DUI attorney's in Minneapolis for instance or Criminal Defense Attorney's in MN. It really depends on the type of charges that are being brought up against you and the area in which you live.


3. There is no shortage of attorney's that run commercials on late night T.V if you think about it TV commercials are expensive and these attorney's are probably very qualified and may even be affordable but remember they get a  lot of calls so the year likely to be selective about the cases they accept.

There are no shortage of criminal defense lawyers in any area of the country. The trick is to find one you can count on to represent your interests and not just be on your case to turn a quick buck. Ask questions and make sure you are getting the legal representation you need that is going to suit you particular needs the best.

In Minneapolis St Paul Mn contact Scott Martin Law, Criminal Defense Attorney's with over 25 years of experience in the criminal defense arena.



Scott Martin Law
Minneapolis, St Paul Criminal Defense Attorney's
651-426-7525
www.scottmartinlaw.com

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Criminal Defense

Have you Committed a crime or are you accused of committing a crime? You need a reliable experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to help you thru the legal process.

Criminal Defense Attorney's in Mn like Scott Martin Law provide those charged with a crime an opportunity to have their day in court. In America you are innocent until proven guilty, at least that is the premise for our legal justice system.

Dense Lawyers with Experience

It can be a hopeless and helpless feeling being accused of a crime you did not commit. Or perhaps you have committed an offense but the authorities are charging you with additional crimes, who do you turn to? You have to find a criminal defense specialist.

It wouldn't do you any good to hire an attorney that married your sister if he was a tax attorney or a probate attorney. They just would not have the skills necessary to help you plea or defend your case.
Attorney's have specialty's there are as many different types of attorney's out there as there are plants in a garden. You really need to find the type of lawyer you need specific to your legal problem.


What type of crime have you committed? or what type of crime are you being accused of committing? This will be the first question a knowledgeable attorney will ask. If he, she is not qualified in that area of law they should tell you so right away and possibly give you a referral to a partner or associate that specializes in your type of case. Remember just because they went to law school doesn't mean they have experience in the field you are seeking representation for.

What is a Criminal Lawyer? Criminal Attorney?
Criminal lawyers, also known as criminal defense lawyers and public defenders, defend individuals, organizations and entities that have been charged with a crime. Criminal lawyers handle a diverse spectrum of criminal cases, ranging from domestic violence crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes and drug crimes to driving under the influence (DUI), theft, embezzlement and fraud.

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This covers a lot of area but it also leaves a lot of ground for what a criminal lawyer typically doesn't handle.

Your choice for a criminal defense is going to be a difficult one and maybe only get one chance to find the right attorney to represent you case. It is a good idea to pre-qualify an attorney before you hire them and give up a retainer.

Here are some questions you should ask to make sure the attorney you hire is right for your defense.



1. How familiar are you with the charges I am  facing? What percentage of your clients face similar charges?

2.  How often do you appear at the courthouse where my case will be heard?

3.  How would you describe your relationship with the prosecutors office?

4.  How often do you work out plea agreements?

These questions should give you a pretty good idea of an Attorney's experience in a given case type and jurisdiction. The better relationship your lawyer has with a prosecutor the better chance you have of coming to an equitable plea bargain or  case resolution

If you need a criminal defense attorney in the Twin Cities Minneapolis St Paul area consider Scott Martin Law. Scott has many years defending many different types of criminal cases. His knowledge of the law and familiarity with prosecutors throughout Minnesota can help you win or accept a satisfactory plea bargain

Scott Martin Law
St Paul, Minneapolis Law Firm
651-426-7525
www.scottmartinlaw.com

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