Evictions are one of the most common civil lawsuits in Cass County, North Dakota. Every week in Cass County, there can be up to a few dozen eviction hearings on the district court docket. If you are a North Dakota landlord needing to evict a tenant, you may be...
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Don’t Let Your Past Haunt You: Sealing Your DUI Record in ND
Getting a Driving Under the Influence conviction in North Dakota has become almost a rite of passage as North Dakota consistently has one of the highest rates of DUI arrests in the country.[i] Many people who get a DUI are generally law-abiding citizens who simply...
Amicus Curiae Briefs
It is possible that there is a pending lawsuit somewhere in North Dakota in which the outcome could have a significant impact on you or your business, even if you are not a party to the lawsuit. There is a tool in the law that potentially lets you voice your concern...
Fallout from the Eviction Ban
The mortgage is due, the plumber wants to get paid, and your property manager needs a check for the monthly management fee. But your tenants are not paying their rent, and there is not a damn thing you can do about it. At least for now. Minnesota and North Dakota have...
You’ve Been Arrested or Accused of a Crime, Now What?
If you’ve been arrested . . . You will likely be held at the local jail or correctional facility until you make your initial appearance at court before a judge. It is very important that you not speak to anyone (other than an attorney) about what you’ve been arrested...
Victims’ Rights in North Dakota
In the November 2016 election, voters in North Dakota voted to amend the state constitution to include a victims’ bill of rights commonly known as Marsy’s Law. Although Marsy’s Law has its critics, it remains the law in North Dakota and provides crime victims with...