11
Aug

Difference Between Burglary, Robbery, and Theft

Burglary & Robbery, Theft
The terms burglary, robbery, and theft are often thrown around interchangeably and the difference between the terms are often confused. Although all these crimes usually involve taking property from somebody else, they are all very unique crimes. Bur…
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8
Aug

Post-Driving Consumption - DWI Defense

DWI
If you are charged with a Minnesota DWI, there are a few affirmative defenses prescribed by law. One of them is post-driving consumption. Under Minn. Stat. 169A.46, post-driving consumption is a complete defense to a charge of DWI with an alcohol con…
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2
Aug

Mr. Gempeler is Spotlighted by Minnesota Lawyer

In the Media
Mr. Gempeler was highlighted by the publication, Minnesota Lawyer. It is an honor and with much appreciation to be chosen for this feature. Minnesota Lawyer is a print and online publisher of everything relating to the law in the State of Minnesota.…
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1
Aug

DWI - License Revocation Law Change - 2018

DWI, Loss of License
One of the most immediate and difficult consequences that come from a DWI charge is the license revocation. A person charged with a DWI can have their license revoked for anywhere between 30 days and multiple years, including having a B-card restrict…
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17
Jul

Leaving the Scene of an Accident - Hit and Run

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Traffic Violation
Accidents happen. They don’t necessarily result in criminal charges – after all, they are called accidents. But sometimes, an accident can lead to criminal charges for failing to properly obey the traffic laws or if a driver leaves the sc…
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6
Jul

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2018 Rising Star

Firm News, In the Media
Mr. Gempeler was named a 2018 Rising Star. This is the fourth consecutive year – which coincides with his tenure at North Star – being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It’s a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of…
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28
Jun

SCOTUS Opinion - Warrant Required to Get Cell Phone Tower Records

Case Law Updates, Constitutional Rights
In a surprising decision in Carpenter v. U.S., the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that law enforcement must have a warrant in order to seek historical cell phone tower records that can accurately identify the location of a person b…
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15
Jun

Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images - Revenge Porn Law

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Sex Crimes/Child Pornography Crimes
Sexting and similar communications have led to the oversharing of explicit images. To combat that, Minnesota enacted a revenge porn law to criminalize the improper sharing of sexually explicit images. The crime is actually called: Nonconsensual Disse…
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4
May

Criminal Vehicular Homicide Attorneys

Criminal Vehicular Operation, Felonies
Criminal vehicular homicide is an extremely serious charge with long-last consequences, including prison. If you are facing this charge, it is absolutely imperative that you hire an experienced and skilled Minnesota criminal vehicular homicide attorn…
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3
May

Domestic Assault - Intent to Cause Fear Defined

Assault, Domestic Assault
There are two ways a person can be charged with domestic assault – actually causing bodily harm (i.e. punching someone) or by causing fear of immediate bodily harm. For the latter, the State must prove specific intent to cause fear of immediate…
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