Warrants

If you or a loved one is facing a situation involving search or arrest warrants in Minnesota, it’s essential to understand your rights and legal options. Warrants are legal documents issued by a judge that authorize law enforcement to take specific actions. Here’s a brief overview to help you navigate the complexities surrounding warrants in the state.

Search Warrants

A search warrant allows law enforcement to search a specified location for evidence related to a crime. In most cases, law enforcement executing a search warrant must “knock and announce” their presence before entering a residence. However, certain circumstances, such as the risk of harm or evidence destruction, may justify a “no-knock” entry. If that is the case, they will break your door in and arrest you when you least expect it.

Search Warrant Constitutionality

To obtain a search warrant, officers must demonstrate probable cause to a judge, outlining the reasons for the search and the items or evidence they seek. In some cases, a confidential information has provided police with information that you may not even know about. Successfully challenging search warrants is extremely important. Our first action in a case involving a search warrant is to demand that the state produce the probable cause that the police provided to the judge. This application for a search warrant contains all of the relevant information the police provided to the judge in order to get the search warrant. We carefully scrutinize this application for overstatements, truthful information, and the source of the information. If the defense can get the search warrant deemed unconstitutional, then often times the state does not have enough evidence to continue prosecution and the case gets dismissed. Make sure you hire an attorney with experience challenging warrants of all kinds. At the Wolfgram Law Firm, we have the experience you need to successfully challenge any warrant that can be challenged.

Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant is issued by a judge to authorize the apprehension of a specific individual suspected of committing a crime. It requires law enforcement to arrest the person named in the warrant promptly. This can be extremely stressful and can lead to an arrest at the most inconvenient time, like at work, at a routine traffic stop, at home when the family is around, and many other unpredictable times. Our clients are not fugitives and we make that clear to the prosecutor and the court and we get the warrants quashed. Here at the Wolfgram Law Firm we have represented many clients that come to us with an active warrant. The first step is to always get the warrant quashed whenever possible so that our clients aren’t in fear of being arrested by the police at any moment. In many instances we are able to contact the prosecutor and have the warrant quashed without an appearance. In other cases, we immediately make arrangements for our client turn themselves into the jail and get our clients before a judge quickly, and have the warrant addressed. We make sure our clients spend the minimum amount of time in custody, usually our clients are released within 24 hours if a turn-in is necessary.

Warrants typically have a limited timeframe during which they are valid. If law enforcement fails to execute a warrant within the specified period, it may become invalid and we will ensure the warrant is a valid warrant. If evidence is obtained unlawfully due to a defective warrant or improper execution, a skilled defense attorney may challenge the legality of the search and seek to suppress the evidence. If the warrant was issued without sufficient probable cause, it may be challenged in court. An experienced attorney can analyze the circumstances leading to the warrant and argue for its invalidity.

Why choose the Wolfgram Law Firm?

It’s crucial to remember your constitutional rights when facing a situation involving warrants. You have the right to remain silent and the right to legal representation. Exercise these rights, and consult with an experienced defense attorney to protect your interests.

If you’re dealing with a warrant-related issue in Minnesota, call the Wolfgram Law Firm immediately. We can review the specifics of your case, ensure your rights are protected, and develop a strategic defense tailored to your situation. We deal with warrants on a regular basis, and we know the best way to handle all types of warrant issues. Our experienced attorneys are committed to providing diligent and effective representation to safeguard your rights in the face of warrant-related legal challenges.