When Can the Police Arrest You without a Warrant?
A licensed peace officer may arrest a person in Minnesota without a warrant under the following circumstances: (1) A person who commits a public offense observed by the police officer may be arrested without a warrant. If the offense is a misdemeanor, the law requires that the person be released on a citation unless it […]
Can the Police Search Your Garbage for Contraband?
The police have a valuable tool to find out whether or not you have controlled substances in your home. It’s called the garbage search. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that whoever deposits their trash for collection in an area open to public inspection gives up their right to privacy with respect to all […]