When you have been arrested, it can be easy to tell the authorities that you did nothing and that they’ve made a mistake. It can also be easy to say other things. Unfortunately, doing so could be used against you. Even if you don’t see your words as something that can be misconstrued and used… Read more »

There are two reasons why individuals turn to attorneys: They need advice or they need an advocate. It is not uncommon for an attorney to be able to predict what the outcome in a case will be, but many times a client needs more than just advice. Advice is not what is usually going to… Read more »

If you’ve been charged with a crime and you’re feeling anxious, scared, and you don’t know what to do next, what you are feeling is natural. Your future is threatened and you know that means your family would be affected too. The good news, however, is that it does not have to be as bad… Read more »

Judith A. Samson has years of experience dealing with the challenges within the legal system. This type of experience is needed to deal with the maze of laws and other technicalities that can affect the outcome of an individual’s case. It is not sufficient for someone to represent him or herself simply because there are… Read more »

Have you or a loved one been accused of a crime? If so, then you know you need an attorney to represent you in court. Your attorney is your advocate. She knows how to navigate the law in order to find areas within it to work in your favor. Just as the prosecution has laws… Read more »

Being accused of a crime can be rather difficult for a number of reasons. First, you face potential jail time and/or high fines that you cannot afford. Second, everyone is going to find out about the arrest. Third, a conviction could severely damage your future. Of course, how much damage does depend upon the crime… Read more »

You could be facing an obstruction of justice conviction if you have interfered with any sort of police work. This can include work being done by the state and federal police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors or any other government officials. If you have been accused or arrested for obstruction of justice, contact Samson Law Firm… Read more »

A white collar crime is usually classified as a felony offense and can come with serious consequences. Regardless of whether you have been arrested for embezzlement, bribery, exhortation, insider trading or a combination of all four, you could be looking at a long prison sentence if you do not play your cards right. So what… Read more »

Juvenile law is a whole separate branch of criminal justice in the state of Minnesota. Juvenile law refers to a crime committed by anyone under the age of 18. The juvenile system focuses on both punishment and rehabilitation to ensure that the youth does not continue down a path of criminal activity during his adult… Read more »

If you have been offered probation, then you are probably feeling on top of the world. In most instances, probation means that you do not have to serve all of your jail time as long as you follow the strict conditions set forth by the judge. Instead of spending your days in a prison cell,… Read more »

Getting hurt is never any fun. The last thing you want to do is spend your days in a hospital bed or at rehabilitation courses. However, some accidents cannot be avoided.  Furthermore in many instances, your insurance coverage will not be enough to cover the costs of the hospital bills and the financial losses you… Read more »

A gross misdemeanor in Minnesota can land a person in jail for up to one year and carry a maximum fine of $3,000. As for what constitute gross misdemeanor charges in Minnesota, they include third degree DUI or DWI, second degree DUI or DWI, repeat violations of an order of protection, repeat assaults, and a… Read more »

Any time that someone interferes with any sort of work by law enforcement, federal or state investigators, prosecutors, regulatory agencies, or other officials, this is considered obstruction of justice in Minnesota. However, there are a number of other crimes in Minnesota that may fit under the category of obstruction of justice. Those crimes include: Fleeing… Read more »

A gross misdemeanor in Minnesota can land a person in jail for up to one year and carry a maximum fine of $3,000. As for what constitute gross misdemeanor charges in Minnesota, they include third degree DUI or DWI, second degree DUI or DWI, repeat violations of an order of protection, repeat assaults, and a… Read more »

Any time that someone interferes with any sort of work by law enforcement, federal or state investigators, prosecutors, regulatory agencies, or other officials, this is considered obstruction of justice in Minnesota. However, there are a number of other crimes in Minnesota that may fit under the category of obstruction of justice. Those crimes include: Fleeing… Read more »