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...
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Year: 2020
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...
Police may expand the scope of their stop
Getting pulled over by the police can be stressful. They scrutinize the driver and determine if there is illegal activity and check for a prior history. It can seem like an eternity for those who get nervous or embarrassed. However, the state's Supreme Court states...
Marijuana conviction can impact immigration status
There are a dozen states that have made recreational marijuana use legal. Despite nearby states like Colorado, Illinois and Michigan doing so, it does not look like Minnesota will legalize soon. While prosecutors and law enforcement are less apt to pursue charges than...
A criminal charge is coming. Can an attorney do anything?
If you believe the police are investigating you for a crime, you probably have many questions and concerns. You don’t have to wait until they arrest you to seek legal help. There are a few ways an attorney can help you before an arrest. Act as a shield Although an...
What happens to your driver’s license under a DUI/DWI?
A DUI or DWI charge in Minnesota brings along a host of problems, both legal and personal. Not only could you face jail time and fines, but you could also lose your driver’s license. Most people depend on their license to get to school or work and to fulfill parenting...
Sexual assault allegations do not mean guilt
It is a cornerstone of our legal system that the accused are innocent until they are proven guilty. Nonetheless, those facing sex crimes should not wait for a verdict. The charges' serious nature means that the defendant is often considered guilty until they are...
Penalties for underage drunk driving in Minnesota
Minnesota is one of 11 “zero tolerance” states in the country. Zero tolerance laws target teenage drivers, expanding punishments for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The legal limit for adults is .08 percent blood alcohol content (BAC), but this limit...
