Criminal defense insights & strategy briefs

Inside the Twin Cities Defense Network Blog

Each article in our criminal defense insights series is written to help clients, families, and referring attorneys understand what actually happens inside Minnesota’s courtrooms. We focus on the questions our intake team hears most often — from first-time DWI arrests to complex felony investigations — and translate them into clear, step-by-step resources.

What you’ll find here

• Case-stage breakdowns: what to expect at booking, arraignment, pretrial, and trial.
• Charge-specific guidance: how DWI, assault, and drug offenses move through the metro courts.
• County-by-county insight: local procedures and diversion programs in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington counties.
• Defense strategy overviews: how experienced counsel evaluates probable cause, evidence suppression, and plea options.

Why we publish these guides

Our goal is to make Twin Cities criminal defense law accessible. Whether you’re facing a first charge or advising a client, the right information early on can prevent mistakes that cost time, money, or liberty. These guides reflect the collective experience of defense attorneys who appear daily in metro courthouses across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs.

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New posts are released monthly as statutes change or local policies shift. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on DWI laws, court scheduling reforms, and new defense playbooks specific to the Twin Cities.