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College students often learn by making mistakes. For example, they might put off studying for a test or working on a major project until the very last moment. They may put their social agenda ahead of their education and then worry about what that might mean for their enrollment or financial aid. Many students have […]
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If a Minnesota police officer suspects you of intoxication while driving, he or she might make a traffic stop. To make a lawful arrest, the officer must first establish probable cause. This means that he or she must establish evidence to substantiate the claim that you were an intoxicated driver. To establish probable cause, a
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A judge who is hearing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) case in Minnesota can sentence a defendant to many different penalties if the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted. They can put someone in jail or require that they complete a period of probation. They can impose financial penalties, including significant fines. Judges can also
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In Minnesota and throughout the country, using someone’s private information, such as a Social Security Number (SSN) or tax ID, may be grounds for prosecution in a criminal court. Even if you are unaware at the time that information you have used belongs to someone else, such as a supposed “bogus” SSN you purchased, you
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There are several circumstances in which a Minnesota police officer might ask you to submit to a test that detects alcohol on your breath or determines the blood alcohol content (BAC) level in your bloodstream. Such requests often occur during a traffic stop or after a police officer has taken someone into custody for suspected
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In Minnesota, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can lead to penalties such as fines, surcharges, license suspensions and even a prison sentence. But under certain circumstances, it can also lead to vehicle forfeiture as part of the punishment. When does this administrative vehicle forfeiture apply, and is there anything you can do to contest the
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The majority of women in sex workers are in it because it pays the bills and more. Occasionally, it allows them to earn more than a day job. But working in prostitution comes with a lot of dangers. As prostitution remains illegal in Minnesota, sex workers have no rights and privileges and are constantly in
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There are various consequences associated with a criminal conviction. Some of the most common penalties include time behind bars, expensive fines, damage to personal reputation and more. One of the most common is probation, which is a sanction ordered as part of a defendant’s sentence to take place for a specific amount of time. Probation
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Now that we’ve reached the mid-point of summer, people will start navigating the holiday cascade that lines the year’s second half. Drivers must account for traffic dangers surrounding Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. While there are drunk drivers on the road daily, certain occasions are more plentiful for drivers traveling behind the wheel while
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A sexual assault allegation, even when false, usually has far-reaching consequences. It can ruin your reputation and endanger your livelihood. If the prosecution convinces the court that you are guilty, you will likely face jail time and severe penalties. Such an accusation can put you in a precarious position where one wrong move will likely
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