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Teenage Drinking: 5 Issues That Prompt It

Many teenagers in Minnesota and beyond find themselves in situations where they are offered alcohol. There are several reasons why teenage drinking occurs, even knowing that they are underage. Understanding these reasons is helpful, especially if alcohol-related incidents land a teen in trouble with the law, facing charges for juvenile crimes.   Binge Drinking: A […]

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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,

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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

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