Minneapolis Detox Release Lawyer, Attorney
Under Minnesota's Emergency Hold Law, law enforcement and medical facilities have the authority to hold a person against his or her will based upon a mental health or chemical health emergency. Persons are often placed into "detox," which is the process of removing alcohol or drugs from a person's system. The police often hold people at a hospital or detox facility to allow time to “sober up” before release. Persons generally are not released while still under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Being held in detox is usually an unpleasant experience for people, especially when being detained for no apparent reason. A problem arises when people sober up but are still in detention, causing a violation of rights.
Being held in a jail or detox facility can cause several problems, including:
- Time away from home and family
- Time away from work, possibly resulting in job loss
- Time away from children
- Being stuck in a jail or detox facility with strangers
- Being unfairly treated as a "drunk" or "substance abuser"
To date, every client who has retained our law firm has successfully been released from a detox hold. Depending on the facts of your situation, securing a custody release can occur in a matter of hours, guaranteeing your safe return home. Because time is a critical factor in jail and detox release cases, call us right away for a free consultation.
"Good job, counselor. Not all attorneys perform this procedure correctly. It's nice to see it done right."
~ Hennepin County District Court Judge
"Thank you for everything! Keep doing what you're doing! This world needs and should have more people like you!"
~ Former client released from a detox hold
We are available 24 hours a day to accept your after hours call. Contact Detox and Jail Release Attorney Christopher W. Keyser at (612) 338-5007 for immediate and reliable assistance in securing a successful custody release.
