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Speed limits help law enforcement to curb unreasonable driver behavior by identifying excessive speeds. They also help drivers to know the expectations they must live up to even when driving in an area that is unfamiliar to them. According to the Minnesota Department...

Receiving a traffic ticket from a police officer could rattle you. You might fear the consequences for not paying your ticket, so you go ahead and pay the fine just to get it out of the way. However, as a Minnesota resident you have options to deal with a ticket so...

Many traffic violations do not rise to the level of a serious crime. Generally, they fall into the category of a petty misdemeanor. But if a Minnesota court charges your traffic violation as just a misdemeanor, you may have cause for concern. A petty misdemeanor and a...

There are times when fighting a speeding ticket may seem futile. You may assume that your only option is to pay the ticket and move on. What you may not know, however, is that you might be able to fight the ticket if you can prove you were speeding for a good reason....

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...

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...

Spotting red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be a terrifying experience. A bad situation can be made worse if you don’t know your rights. It’s important to understand how to assert your rights effectively. Doing so can help minimize the potential damage of...

It is often not out of the ordinary for couples to argue, which may have you thinking that your quarrels with your spouse or partner are nothing to worry about. For this reason, being served with a protective order following such an incident often seems shocking. Many...

Motorists in Minnesota can receive a charge of driving while intoxicated if law enforcement pulls them over and detects blood alcohol content of more than 0.08%. A conviction will result in both criminal and administrative penalties.  Before facing a state DWI charge...

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in Minnesota, you may be reeling with anger, frustration and hopelessness at the thought of the allegations that have been made against you. At Baurer Law Office, we understand the ongoing challenge that people...