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Thinking of Family Christmas Joys

Being a product of divorced parents I had the opportunity growing up seeing Christmas arrive in two separate parts of the country. With my Mom, Christmas in Rhode Island was lobster dinner at my God Mothers, midnight mass and opening of the first presents sometime…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Dec 2016

Minnesota’s Expungement Statute

Changes to Minnesota’s expungement statute now allow individuals previously charged with, convicted of, or investigated for crimes a new opportunity to seal records. These individuals, hoping past mistakes—or alleged mistakes—do not continue to follow them, may now seal records held by the Judicial

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 Dec 2016

Minnesota 2016 Judicial Elections

Even with all the other elections going on, there are still judicial elections to consider. The Minnesota Bar Association has added a website so that consumers can get information on each of the candidates. The Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers, of which I am a member…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Oct 2016

Making the Fourth of July Safe on Minnesota Roads

It is the start of a long weekend for the Fourth of July. It is imperative that people think ahead to be safe on the roads. As the Minneapolis Tribune reported today: One in seven Minnesota drivers has a drunken driving conviction, and the 4th…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jul 2016

What of Memorial Day?

Not just a day off. Not just hamburgers, hot dogs and picnics. It is so much more It’s Memorial Day. Thank You to every solider that has served this country and to all those that continue the work today. It is a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 May 2016

30 Days Left for St. Cloud Diocese Survivors of Child Sex Abuse To Act To Protect Rights

So many Survivors have had the chance to come forward and right so many past wrongs. There is still much more to do. Time is running out. Survivors of sexual abuse have until May 25th, 2016 to seek justice against their attackers. The Window is…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Apr 2016

2016 New Years Resolutions: Stop Drinking And Driving!

As highway death statistics in Minnesota continue to stay steady they still remain high for alcohol related crashes. The safest way to prevent this is to simply not drink and drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has provided a number of safety tips that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Dec 2015

What You Were Reading In 2015 At The St Cloud Legal Examiner

This year has been a good one. I did take a couple of months off from writing, but am back. There were a couple of trials that were taking up a lot of my time. We thank everyone, who took the time to read any…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Dec 2015

Fun Bowl Game: Don’t Include Drinking And Driving

There is no doubt that Jon Lewis and David Mittleman, from here at the Legal Examiner, will be cheering on their local teams in the college playoffs.. Locally , we will be watching the Quick Lane bowl for the Gophers. It was my look to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Dec 2015

Living Family Christmas Memories

Being a product of divorced parents I had the opportunity growing up seeing Christmas arrive in two separate parts of the country. With my Mom, Christmas in Rhode Island was lobster dinner at my God Mothers, midnight mass and opening of the first presents sometime…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Dec 2015

Diocese of Crookston Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Need To Act To Protect Rights

Survivors of sexual abuse have until May of 2016 to seek justice against their attackers. The Window is limited by the statute of limitation that was expanded by the Child Victims Act. Anyone who was sexually abused by an employee of the diocese, or who…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Nov 2015

Adrian Peterson’s Probation Ends Early

I got asked today : why Adrian Peterson’s probation was cut off early? So I figured there might be others out there wondering. It isn’t unusual for a person who has plead guilty to have their probation shortened. Some of the best things a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Aug 2015