Anyone facing a conviction for a sexual offense in Minnesota may wonder about sex offender registration. Being on this register can alter a person's life as many criminal convictions require a lifelong registration and registration comes with many restrictions....
What are ignition interlock devices?
If you have been convicted of a DUI or a DWI in Minnesota, you may have your driver’s license suspended. Not only are you forced to pay hefty fines, but you may be unable to use your car to get to work, school or around town. Not all DUI offenders are required to use...
What constitutes a family or household member in domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a crime defined by the fact that abuse must be towards a family member or member of your household. Understanding the charges against you requires that you know how the law defines a family member or household member. According to the Minnesota...
How much does insurance increase after a Minnesota DUI?
Even if it is your first time facing such a charge, a conviction for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated in Minnesota brings with it serious penalties. You may have to spend up to 90 days behind bars, or up to a year, depending on your blood...
Do you have to perform field sobriety tests during a DUI stop?
You might decide to go behind the wheel after having a little too much to drink or simply find yourself passing a DUI checkpoint. In either case, a police officer will probably ask you to pull over and perform a series of sobriety tests. But what if you feel like...
MN Senator Seeks To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
Marijuana is perhaps the nation’s most popular “street” drug. Pot and cannabis products are consumed by millions every year across the United States, regardless of whether the drug is legal in any given state. Many states have legalized cannabis for medical use, and...
Criminal charges can impact a college career
College tuition keeps going up year after year. Fortunately, there are varied financial aid opportunities, grants and scholarships to make it financially attainable. Unfortunately, a criminal conviction can jeopardize a child’s eligibility for financial aid, which can...
