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DWI Charges Filed After Crash Resulting in Injuries
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 […]
Miranda Rights: When Must Police Read Them?
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 […]
Murder Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man
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 […]
Field Sobriety Test Refusal: Is It Legal?
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 […]
The difference between a misdemeanor and felony offense
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, […]
No Contest Plea: What Does It Mean? (Guilty vs. Not Guilty)
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. […]
Repeat DUI Offender Consequences: Penalties & Outcomes
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 […]
Youth Diversion Program in Ramsey County: Good or Bad?
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 […]
Identity Theft Cases: Essential Elements of Proof
Accusations of any type of crime can wreak havoc on your life. Even if something seems highly unlikely or you do not believe there is any real evidence against you, it is important to take any criminal charge seriously. Because there is no such thing as an open-and-shut case, even if you believe yourself to […]
What implied consent laws mean for you
Minnesota has conditions that come with obtaining a driver’s license and operating a vehicle in the state. One of them is that people will abide by implied consent laws. This means they agree to participate in sobriety testing if they are pulled over for suspected impairment or in an accident, in which authorities believe intoxication […]
Minnesota man facing second-degree murder charge
Law enforcement officers in Minneapolis are in the process of looking for the individual believed responsible for a shooting that left a man dead. This event occurred the evening of Sept. 25, outside GM Tobacco. Though not yet in police custody, the accused has been identified and charged with second-degree murder, for which the consequences […]
DWI Traffic Stops: When Are They Legally Justified?
If you have ever seen the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror, you likely understand how stressful DWI traffic stops can be, and how they can potentially lead to serious consequences. In Minnesota, a DWI conviction can result in penalties that include jail time, expensive fines, and more. It is […]
Do I have to install in ignition interlock device on my car?
There are many penalties associated with an arrest or conviction on a driving while impaired charge. For many Minnesota residents, one such penalty is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles. Who has to do this? Current state laws State laws regarding the installation of an ignition interlock device date back some […]
Charged with theft, burglary or robbery?
Every day, police in the Minneapolis area arrest residents for a variety of criminal offenses — some more severe than others. Quite a few tend to find themselves charged with theft, burglary or robbery. The consequences, if convicted, can be significant. If you’ve found yourself facing one of these charges, what you do now will […]
DWI Breath Test Results: Common Issues That Can Affect Them
No Minnesota driver wants to end up facing criminal charges for drunk driving, especially when the person knows that he or she was not under the influence at the time. Unfortunately, many routine traffic stops turn into DWI investigations when officers suspect that a driver may have had one too many drinks before getting behind […]