Embarking on a course of study at a Minnesota college can be an exciting time for you. Still, like many new experiences in your young adult life, you want to be cautious about exposing yourself to dangerous substances that can imperil your college career and invite...
Miranda rights, roadside tests and what to do in a DUI stop
If you are a young driver, the future may look bleak if law enforcement stops you on suspicion of DUI. You may feel lost in a blur of activity that involves roadside testing, your Miranda rights and your eventual arrest. How should you respond to the officer who...
Your vehicle could become a casualty of a DWI conviction
In the state of Minnesota, there is such a thing as vehicle forfeiture, the result of a conviction for driving while impaired. No doubt you depend on your car or truck. How will you get to work or to your classes if the state seizes your vehicle? How does forfeiture...
What are the offense levels for traffic violations?
Traffic violations are incredibly common due to so many people using the roadways. Minnesota House Research explains there are four offense levels of traffic violations that you could face. The offense levels are the same as they are for all criminal charges in the...
