If you have been stopped by law enforcement in Minnesota on suspicion of drunk driving, you know that you cannot refuse to submit to a breath alcohol test without facing potential additional penalties. The results of these tests are often used as the primary evidence...
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Year: 2019
Safe alternatives to drunk driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 40% of all fatal car accidents that occur during the holiday season are mainly caused by drunk driving. Fortunately, a majority of the social, legal and financial impacts of drunk driving...
The appropriate response to a protective order
It is often not out of the ordinary for couples to argue, which may have you thinking that your quarrels with your spouse or partner are nothing to worry about. For this reason, being served with a protective order following such an incident often seems shocking. Many...
DWI penalties in Minnesota
Motorists in Minnesota can receive a charge of driving while intoxicated if law enforcement pulls them over and detects blood alcohol content of more than 0.08%. A conviction will result in both criminal and administrative penalties. Before facing a state DWI charge...
What is the Age of Consent in Minnesota?
Getting charged with a sex crime in Minnesota is a big deal. Even if the allegations are false, the social consequences can be long-lasting. One of the best ways to ensure that you do not fall afoul of any variety of sex crime is to be aware of the age of your...
The risk of opioid addiction in average patients
With the country, including Minnesota, in the middle of an opioid epidemic, drug crimes are commonplace. People grow accustomed to the impact of drug addiction, and many families struggle with loved ones who suffer from addiction. The problem with the opiate crisis is...
Understanding what factors may trigger your anger
If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in Minnesota, you may be reeling with anger, frustration and hopelessness at the thought of the allegations that have been made against you. At Baurer Law Office, we understand the ongoing challenge that people...
What is the true cost of a traffic ticket?
Maybe you do not always drive the speed limits posted throughout Minnesota, and perhaps you feel that you sometimes press your luck when it comes to getting a traffic ticket. Knowing what is at stake if you were to have a run-in with the police could turn you into one...
Increased fees for drug makers to help opioid epidemic
As elsewhere in the country, Minnesota is struggling with residents under the grip of opioid addiction, both for legal prescription drugs and for illegal street drugs. To combat this problem, Tim Waltz, the Minnesota Governor, signed into law in May an opioid crisis...
Know the signs of problem drinking
Have you experienced negative consequences related to your drinking or are you worried about a family member's drinking? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 15 million adults struggle with alcohol use disorder. Seek help or...
