A car can be many things for a person. It can be an essential component in their everyday activities. It could be their only way to get to work. It can be their way of visiting family. Some people may feel a great sense of freedom in relation to their car, given the...
When a college student is facing disorderly conduct charges
There are all manner of life-impacting situations individuals can find themselves in during their college years. Some college students end up facing criminal charges during their time in school. One of the types of charges sometimes leveled against college students is...
What to do if you are falsely accused of domestic violence
Thousands of people are wrongfully accused of domestic violence and assault every year, due -- at least in part -- to "victim-centered investigations." According to SAVE, an organization dedicated to reforming policies to protect both abuse victims and the wrongfully...
DWI offenses carry tough penalties in Minnesota
If you have just had a couple of beers or an alcoholic drink, you may think yourself perfectly capable of driving. Unfortunately, you may find that you are not in as much control of your faculties as you thought. Alcohol clouds judgment, vision and reflexes, and if...
Minnesota Supreme Court makes decision in warrant case
There are many ways police obtain evidence for criminal cases. One is through property searches. Now, one of the big issues when it comes to such a search is whether police had the proper authorization to do it. Evidence found in an invalid search may be able to be...
What signs of intoxication do police look for during a stop?
Being pulled over by police is an experience people would rather avoid. No one wants to get ticketed, or worse, arrested for a mistake they've made behind the wheel. This can be especially true in the context of drunk driving. But people all across Minnesota are...
How binge drinking leads to impaired young drivers
Binge drinking is very popular with teenagers, especially those who are experiencing life on a college campus, but alcohol doesn't mix well with the responsibility of driving a car. When teens who have been binge drinking get behind the wheel, they are a danger to...
Repeat offenses can lead to escalated DWI charges and penalties
Being charged with drunk driving can be a scary, embarrassing and stressful experience. Not only are you facing the possibility of a criminal conviction, you could also lose your license and suffer damage to your reputation and relationships. These consequences can be...
Your ignition interlock knows more about you than you think
It's been almost 10 years since Minnesota instituted the ignition interlock program. Currently, about 10,000 drivers are enrolled. The Department of Public Safety claims the program has been widely successful in reducing the number of drunk drivers on the roads,...
