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Criminal Defense

Is participating in a riot a crime?

While protests are often peaceful, they could turn ugly when violence is involved. At that point they become riots, and their chaotic nature could lead to property damage and injuries. North Dakota has laws prohibiting rioting; anyone caught participating or directing...

When does shoplifting become a felony crime?

As defined by North Dakota law, shoplifting is the willful taking of unpaid merchandise with the intent to deprive a store. It’s a broad term that can refer to various actions that are related to the offense, such as concealing unpaid goods, altering price tags and...

What to know about federal conspiracy charges

You’ve been indicted on federal conspiracy charges -- and you’re not even sure what that means.  It may seem overwhelming thinking of the prospect of proving your case when you don't even understand how you ended up charged with such an offense. Making sense of these...

DUI: “Actual Physical Control” Explained

When talking about DUI cases, most people think about someone getting behind the wheel and driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  I recently wrote a blog about some DUI scenarios that have occurred in North Dakota and around the country....

Different Ways to Get a DUI

When people think of someone getting a DUI, they often think about someone in a car getting pulled over on the side of the road. But there are so many more interesting ways someone can get charged with a DUI. Let’s start with what the actual law in North Dakota says....