Marie Pacyga

Cognitive Distraction: the invisible threat behind the wheel

Cognitive Distraction: The “Invisible” Threat Behind the Wheel

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and most people immediately think of texting, scrolling social media, or adjusting navigation when they hear the phrase “distracted driving.” Those are real dangers, but they are only part of the picture. There is a third, quieter form of distraction that causes serious crashes every year: cognitive distraction. It does not […]

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What Really Happens in a Minnesota Criminal Courtroom

When people picture criminal court, they often imagine what they have seen on TV: attorneys pacing dramatically, shouting objections, and controlling every second of the action. In real Minnesota courtrooms, the reality is very different. In actual criminal cases, judges control the courtroom, every defendant is presumed innocent, and every person charged with a crime

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Money and Lawyer Fees, How it Really Works (And What to Ask)

Money and Lawyer Fees: How It Really Works (And What To Ask)

Money makes a lot of people nervous. For some, it’s a taboo topic they were taught never to discuss. For others, it’s simply stressful, especially when something unexpected happens, like being charged with a crime. All of a sudden lawyer fees are added and the anxiety often spikes. You’ve probably heard some version of: “Lawyers

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