What should you do when you receive a criminal Summons and Complaint in the mail, a police officer asks to search a car or house you own or lease, or you are asked to agree to be interviewed by law enforcement officers? First, recognize the power imbalance that exists...

In recent years Minnesota government entities in their ceaseless search for more revenue have convinced our Legislature to pass laws that allow them to seize and sell real property, vehicles and other personal property associated with criminal activity. These...