If you are facing first-time charges for drug possession, you may not realize the full ramifications of your actions. You risk your future and freedom. You could end up with a criminal record that will haunt you long after you finish the terms of your sentencing. Drug...
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College students may hesitate to report campus crimes
Now that college classes are back in full swing, so is campus crime. It is not unusual for students to find themselves in situations they do not know how to handle, including drugs or alcohol. Those who are new to college life seek approval from their peers. They want...
Can an ignition interlock device solve your DWI dilemma?
Perhaps you are driving home from a weekend party. You are in high spirits, mainly because you had a few beers. You are only five minutes from pulling into your driveway when a law enforcement officer stops you for cruising through a stop sign. The officer suspects...
What you should know about binge drinking and DUIs
Many college students in Minnesota are under the impression they must drink alcohol regularly to be in danger of getting DUIs. What they fail to realize is the majority of people who drink and drive are binge drinkers. It may seem fun for you to drink until you feel...
Despite knowing the dangers, students still text and drive
There is a long list of distractions that cause problems for drivers, but texting is one of the most troublesome. The results of a 2013 study confirmed that college students continue the practice even though they know texting while driving is dangerous. There are...
A change in laws for Minnesota drug sentencing
On August 1, 2016, the first major changes to Minnesota drug laws went into effect for the first time in nearly 30 years. The laws, which law enforcement, prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys approved, aimed to draw a finer line between drug addicts and pushers...
What you should know about using an ignition interlock device
After a DUI conviction, you may keep your license but with restrictions. Ignition interlock devices are commonly installed in cars after a DUI or DWI to allow the convicted to retain driving privileges. This device is not difficult to use. About the size of a...
Encouraging results from the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Program
Minnesota has a serious problem when it comes to drunk drivers. In 2014, 31 percent of the state’s 111 motor vehicle deaths were alcohol related. In 2015, the number of traffic fatalities rose to 137 and 2,203 injuries were reported. In an effort to reduce such...