Sometimes, altercations arise between college students or between a college student and another person in the community the student goes to college in. Being accused of having gotten into a physical fight is an allegation that can have considerable ramifications for a...
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Financial penalties in criminal cases in Minnesota
Among the common penalties for criminal convictions are monetary sanctions. There are a wide range of such sanctions that can be imposed in criminal cases, including fines, surcharges, restitution, fees and probation-related costs. All different sorts of criminal...
How much does a DWI raise a driver’s insurance rate in Minnesota?
Among the substantial expenses a person deals with on a regular basis are their car insurance payments. Now, there are some things that can push a person’s auto insurance rates to particularly high levels. One of these is being convicted of drunk driving. Just...
Arrests down in Minneapolis so far this year
It appears that Minneapolis could end up seeing fewer arrests this year than it has in quite some time. Some statistics recently came out regarding arrests in the city going from the start of the year up to March 20. The statistics are based on arrest information sent...
Can you avoid a criminal record for marijuana possession?
In the state of Minnesota, courts hear cases about possessing, selling, importing or cultivating marijuana every day. Many of the charges constitute a felony, but under certain conditions, the court can drop the charges. If you have been arrested on a marijuana...
0.05: The legal limit of the future?
In recent times, 0.08 has been the dominant legal limit when it comes to DUI laws in the United States. It is the current legal limit here in Minnesota. Might the future, however, see a lower legal limit become dominant in America? It appears that the U.S. will soon...
Prison/jail sentence ranges vary greatly in insurance fraud cases
When a person is accused of insurance fraud, there are many things they may have significant fears about. For one, they might be afraid of the possibility of ending up imprisoned for a significant period of time. How big of a jail/prison sentence can a person face for...
Minnesota sees big jump in meth and pill seizures
Recently, Minnesota released data on drug seizures by police in the state in 2016. The numbers indicate that such seizures hit particularly high levels last year. Two drugs in particular saw especially big increases in the amount seized. One is prescription pills....
What are the penalties for drowsy driving?
At some point in your driving life, you have probably felt sleepy; in fact, you may even have fallen asleep at the wheel, but is this a crime? Some states, including Minnesota, do not have laws that address drowsy driving specifically. However, if you exhibit erratic...
Today’s cars can be full of data
We live in a world of unprecedented data collection. All sorts of devices we use in our everyday lives can be filled with data on our habits, conduct and personal life. This includes our cars. There has been major growth in the amount of technology in cars in recent...
