Driving under the influence of prescription or controlled substances in Minnesota can carry serious legal consequences. Even if you are using medication under a doctor’s care, the law does not automatically exempt you from DWI...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), risky behaviors by individuals are the main cause of vehicle crashes throughout the world. In an effort to identify the factors surrounding the dangerous behaviors of drivers,...
Driving while impaired is one of the most aggressively enforced criminal offenses in Minnesota. The state’s DWI laws are complex, strict, and carry serious consequences that can affect your freedom, finances, and future opportunities. Whether...
Prosecutors and judges in Minnesota have the right to enforce very harsh DWI penalties for first time offenses as a way to deter future violations. The severity of the penalties can appear overwhelming to offenders,...
Chipping Away at Minnesota’s Test Refusal Statute, One Test At a Time. Over the Christmas holiday the Minnesota Court of Appeals was hard at work overturning another part of Minnesota’s DWI laws. Earlier this year...
This time of year brings family, friends, and festivities throughout all of December. As everyone gets into the spirit of the season, parties are thrown in it’s honor much more often than any other month....
The season of snow has arrived! Despite the unusually warm temperatures that the Greater Mankato area has experienced this year there is little doubt that the cold and snow will continue through the winter months....
In today’s fast-paced world it is increasingly easier for families to stay in touch even with huge distances between them. It is easier for parents to send their children out of state for an education,...
It happens every day in Minnesota. Someone goes out after work, on the weekend, or for a Vikings game. They had a few drinks but not more than they’re used to. They had something to...
An interesting occurrence happens inside nearly every courtroom in the country. The judge, jury, plaintiff, defendant, and attorneys either speak the English language or have a translator interpret the language to them. The laws that...
