The State of Minnesota is working to divert drug offenders from prison and into drug treatment programs | Drug Court | It’s currently estimated that 8% of Minnesotans use illicit or illegal drugs at least...
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...
A recent Supreme Court ruling means that evidence obtained after an illegal stop may now be admitted into court under certain circumstances. As long as the search is conducted after an arrest warrant is discovered,...
In Minnesota, hit-and-run accidents are classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the accident details and personal injuries. A Minnesota personal injury lawyer can explain the fines and/or jail time that’s associated with a hit...
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,...
Drug violence and alcohol violence are on the rise in Minnesota. The presence of drugs or alcohol can place men, women, and children at risk of experiencing an assault. It is estimated that alcohol plays...
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,...
Young men can be branded as sex offenders based on a single accusation or the doubtful recounting of inebriated witnesses. There are several variables involved in drunk sexual assault. This is true whether you are...
POLICE TECHNOLOGY – IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL FOR POLICE TO USE NEW RADAR DEVICE TO “SEE” INSIDE HOMES What happens when you cross a futuristic stud-finder type device with Doppler radar technology? You get a body movement...
