When you face a drug charge in Hennepin County, Minnesota, you may feel fearful about potentially having to serve time, among other possible penalties you may face. Depending on the details of your arrest, among other variables, you may be able to avoid jail time...
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What separates a petty misdemeanor from a misdemeanor?
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...
3 questions to determine if your drinking is out of control
Alcohol and the United States go way back. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 85% of Americans drink alcoholic beverages at least once in their lifetime. Additionally, around 54% of adults report drinking in the past...
How does a DUI impact your college future?
Getting a DUI charge as a college student might have more of an impact than you expect. You want to avoid a conviction at all costs. After all, you could face more than just a fine or community service. But how can a DUI conviction impact your college future? What are...
Does alcohol consumption lead to sexual assault on campus?
Sexual assaults on college campuses are an unfortunate trend, and research shows they often have a connection with alcohol consumption. The American Addiction Centers explains that alcohol consumption often spikes on college campuses due to the freedom students have...
How “Study Pills” can lead to criminal charges
When college students need to study for an exam, it is not uncommon for them to turn to “study pills” that will help them focus. One of the most common study pills is Adderall, but most students do not have a prescription for it. They acquire it illegally and that is...
How is opioid addiction treated?
Drug use and misuse goes beyond legal issues. People who are addicted to opioids have a difficult time stopping on their own due to the physical and mental effects of addiction. According to MedLinePlus, opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and other drugs....
Strategies to fight a speeding ticket
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....
Highlighting the margin of error for breath testing devices
Given how closely most people in Minnesota associate breath testing devices with drunk driving charges, you might believe their results to be infallible (why else would law enforcement authorities rely on them to justify a DUI arrest?). Yet, like many, you may...
What does a forensic toxicologist do?
If you are just starting your career, you are likely looking forward to a long and productive future. While the consequences from an unexpected arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol may make your future seem bleaker, a competent defense may help you put...