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Changes in Minnesota Marijuana Law: Do I need a lawyer?

Changes in Minnesota Marijuana Law: Do I need a lawyer?

Minnesota has joined a number of states by legalizing the use or possession of recreational marijuana.  As with all laws, there are limits.  The weight of the cannabis product, the amount, where you possess the...

| March 29, 2024 | Marijuana Laws
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Drug Possession Charges in Minnesota

In the State of Minnesota, there are five severity levels for drug crimes with first degree drug charges being the most severe and fifth degree charges being less severe. The most severe level of drug...

| March 22, 2024 | Firm News
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5th Degree Drug Charges in Minnesota: What You Need to Know

In Minnesota, drug charges are serious, and people should not take them lightly. The consequences can not only have short term effects but a lasting impact on your future. A Minnesota drug lawyer should be...

| March 15, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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Mankato Drug Possession Charges

In the State of Minnesota, there are five severity levels for drug crimes with first degree drug charges being the most severe and fifth degree charges being less severe. The most severe level of drug...

| March 8, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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The Science Behind Drug Testing

https://youtu.be/cZD2e50KH_Q Drug tests can greatly influence legal outcomes and if charged with a drug crime, understanding them is crucial. In this article, we focus on three methods: urine analysis (UA), blood tests, and hair tests....

| January 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI
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The “Science” of a DWI

In Minnesota, as in most states, detection for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) typically involves various scientific methods to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or any amount of drugs in...

| January 4, 2024 | DUI/DWI
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DWI Charges Explained

Rather see the video? Click here. Have you been pulled over and arrested for suspicion of drinking and driving? Don’t assume that means you’ll automatically be stuck with a DWI on your record. There are options...

| December 20, 2023 | Firm News
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Bill to Legalize Adult-Use of Recreational Marijuana Making Progress in Minnesota House of Representatives

According to reporting from CBS Minnesota, the Minnesota recreational marijuana legalization bill continues to make progress in our state capital of Saint Paul. If passed into law, the reform legislation would allow for the adult (21+)...

| May 6, 2021 | Drug Crimes
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Recent Changes To OSHA Regulations For Post-Accident Drug Tests

As of December 1, 2016, employers are required to have an established “reasonable procedure” for injured workers to report any workplace injuries or illness accurately and in a timely manner. According to OSHA comments, post-accident...

| June 23, 2017 | Drug Crimes, Workers Compensation
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New Test Catches “High” Drivers

Police was given a new weapon to combat drugged driving, a mouth-swab that can test if a driver recently used drugs. Drugged driving, like intoxicated driving, is illegal. However, police have struggled to define a...

| June 5, 2017 | Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI
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