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A recent Thursday morning included a former Hennepin, Minnesota commissioner being held in a county jail. The 61-year-old man was arrested the night before. He is now facing several charges for suspected DWI, as well as repercussions for allegedly refusing a Breathalyzer test after his arrest. Dayton police made the arrest just after 9:30 p.m. […]
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A man who entered Minnesota from another state was arrested in late August. He has since been indicted. At age 36, the man is facing drug crimes charges. Officials say the case has been turned over to federal authorities. The man in question has been accused of illegal drug possession. Deputies first became aware of
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One of the most overwhelming things a young person can face is criminal allegations of any kind. If convicted, criminal charges have the potential to alter the course of a person’s life, leaving a permanent mark on his or her record. However, the implications of criminal charges may be different when the defendant is not
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A 56-year-old woman who was a manager at a credit union in another state has been indicted on four counts of alleged white-collar crimes in federal court. She was employed at the same company for approximately 20 years. Now, she is at risk of up to $1 million in fines and several decades behind bars,
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If you’re driving along a Minnesota roadway and a police officer pulls you over, it is critically important that you understand your rights, especially if the officer asks you to exit your vehicle. It is always best to comply with this request. When a police officer tells you to exit your vehicle, it typically suggests
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Minnesota police were called to a Cabela’s store on a recent Saturday. Employees in the store accused a group of people there of shoplifting. The group included seven minors, ranging in age from 12 to 15. All seven minors were taken into custody by police. Police say that Cabela’s employees told them that the group
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A Minnesota police officer needs a reasonable cause to pull a motorist over. “Reasonable cause” is a broad term that basically refers to a prudent estimation based on facts and circumstances. For instance, if a police officer sees a vehicle drifting over the centerline, it constitutes “reasonable cause” to make a traffic stop. Some motorists
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Several recent incidents reportedly led to a major event where a Minnesota man became locked in a standoff with police. Prior to the standoff, police received reports that the man had brandished a gun toward his church pastor. He was also accused of assaulting his wife. Police say that there were several warrants out for
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When Minnesota police notice a driver exhibiting certain behaviors, such as swerving or driving at inconsistent speeds, they may initiate a traffic stop for suspected drunk driving. The officer will talk with the driver to determine if there are additional steps to take, including the administration of field sobriety tests. If the driver does not
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Not every person accused of a crime in Minnesota is guilty. In fact, many cases never even make it to trial because they are dismissed. Others cases may be heard before a judge or jury, with the defendant being found not guilty. Sadly, it is also possible for an innocent person to be wrongly accused
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