When you think about driver impairment that leads to DWI, you may think about alcohol or illegal drugs. While it is certainly true that these substances can cause impairment, you may not know that you can also face DWI charges after taking medications for which you...
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What should I know about plea bargains and DUI?
Many people believe that the criminal process inevitably ends up with a jury trial, but this is actually not true in the majority of cases. Plea bargains are very common in the criminal justice system for all kinds of charges, including DUI. Whether or not it is smart...
Unaddressed trauma and domestic violence
Perpetrators of domestic violence in Minnesota often experienced past trauma that was never resolved. Rarely do people form bad habits without first encountering influences that encourage the development of such behaviors. Reacting to pressure appropriately is...
What are signs of drug problems in students?
Embarking on a course of study at a Minnesota college can be an exciting time for you. Still, like many new experiences in your young adult life, you want to be cautious about exposing yourself to dangerous substances that can imperil your college career and invite...
Miranda rights, roadside tests and what to do in a DUI stop
If you are a young driver, the future may look bleak if law enforcement stops you on suspicion of DUI. You may feel lost in a blur of activity that involves roadside testing, your Miranda rights and your eventual arrest. How should you respond to the officer who...
Your vehicle could become a casualty of a DWI conviction
In the state of Minnesota, there is such a thing as vehicle forfeiture, the result of a conviction for driving while impaired. No doubt you depend on your car or truck. How will you get to work or to your classes if the state seizes your vehicle? How does forfeiture...
What are the offense levels for traffic violations?
Traffic violations are incredibly common due to so many people using the roadways. Minnesota House Research explains there are four offense levels of traffic violations that you could face. The offense levels are the same as they are for all criminal charges in the...
Reasons same-sex partner violence may be prevalent
What happens when the person charged with domestic violence and his or her partner have a same-sex relationship? According to Frontiers in Psychology, researchers have studied intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships less frequently than heterosexual...
College students and sexual offenses
Sexual offenses are incredibly overwhelming for anyone, but if you are a college student (or your child is facing these allegations), there are a number of unique issues you need to take into consideration. For example, many college students are unable to continue...
Sex offender registration in Minnesota
Anyone facing a conviction for a sexual offense in Minnesota may wonder about sex offender registration. Being on this register can alter a person's life as many criminal convictions require a lifelong registration and registration comes with many restrictions....

