# New Minnesota Second Chance Expungement Law

Minnesota Governor Signs Second Chance Expungement Law On May 14, 2014, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed the Second Chance Expungement Bill into law. The new law will provide a second chance to individuals with past misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. Formerly, those individuals’ access to employment, education and housing have been limited due to convictions. In addition… Read more »

# How Long Can Police Keep You After a Traffic Stop to Conduct Canine Sniff?

An officer may stop a car for a traffic violation and then have a drug sniffing dog sniff the outside of the car for drugs. The officer does not need probable cause or even a reasonable suspicion that the car is engaged in dealing in illegal drugs (drug trafficking). For example, if the officer stops… Read more »

# FEDERAL JUDGE RULES FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO FLASH HEADLIGHTS TO WARN OF SPEED TRAP

A federal judge in Missouri ruled this week held that drivers have a First Amendment right to flash their headlights to warn other motorists of nearby police and speed traps. The order by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey in St. Louis on Monday stems from a lawsuit filed by Ellisville resident Michael Elli. In… Read more »

# Not Guilty Verdict for Kassius O. Benson

February 4, 2014: FIRM ANNOUNCEMENT - Senior Counsel Kassius Benson achieved a Not Guilty jury verdict in Hennepin County, Minnesota for his client charged with Domestic Assault. The jury was out half an hour before returning the favorable verdict. Congratulations to Kassius Benson and his client Matthew.

# FIRM UPDATE

On December 3, Attorney Kassius Benson convinced the prosecution to dismiss a felony methamphetamine charge in Pine County. Next task is to get client’s vehicle back in upcoming forfeiture trial based on same facts. Congratulation and good luck to Mr. Benson and his client.

# Portland Voters Vote Yes to Legalize Marijauna

http://www.pressherald.com/politics/Portland_could_set_precedent_with_marijuana_vote.html