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When pulled over for suspected drunk driving, there is a lot on the line for you. If arrested for drunk driving, your reputation could be in ruins, and if convicted, you could face possible jail time and other penalties. If you find yourself in this situation, it is imperative for you to take immediate action to learn […]
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Police sent a Violent Crimes Task Force out with investigators to search two Minnesota residences on a recent Friday morning. The investigation resulted in multiple arrests. Several Minnesota men will now have decisions to make regarding criminal defense options after being charged with multiple felony drug crimes charges. Police seized several items during the searches
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A group of people ranging in ages from 15 to 44 reportedly attended a UFC event at a public venue before getting into the same vehicle to travel after the show. The 15-year-old later spoke to police saying he was initially planning on driving, when the older gentleman that was with him took the keys
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It is not unusual for Minnesota residents and those elsewhere to not fully understand their legal rights. The law, especially criminal law, can have many specifics that the average person does not feel the need to explore until he or she faces a legal predicament. However, most people know that they have the right to
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A woman from another state was reportedly visiting a man in Minnesota during July when a tragedy occurred. The woman died at the man’s residence. Events leading up to her death prompted police to arrest the man, who is now facing third-degree murder regarding the woman’s death. The man was on probation when the incident
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Many Minnesota college campuses are full of students who are of legal age to consume alcohol. There are also students who engage in underage drinking. In either case, if a student is pulled over in a traffic stop, it is critical to know his or her rights and how to protect them, especially if a DWI arrest
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Facing a criminal charge can be a detriment to one’s long-term interests, compromising future opportunities, reputation and personal freedom. If charged with a crime, it will be critical to defend yourself, starting by understanding more about what you are up against. The right defense strategy for your individual situation depends on the details of your case,
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When charged with a crime, Minnesota residents have three options. They can plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. What is the difference between the three, and what should you do? To enter a guilty or no contest plea Entering a guilty plea means you are accepting the charges and choosing not to fight them.
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or any other impairing substance is not something the state of Minnesota takes lightly. While the state understands that people make mistakes, the consequences associated with a DUI conviction can become increasingly severe, especially for repeat DUI offenders. Even a first-time DUI can have serious repercussions, but penalties escalate
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The Minneapolis area has a wide variety of juvenile offenders. Teens and even younger children are involved in drug crimes, assaults, gun-related offenses and robberies — among various other crimes. If they were adults, these offenses would land them behind bars for quite some time if convicted. One county in the area is trying a different approach to how juvenile
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