Minnesota drug laws define “sell” in the context of the crimes involving the sale or distribution of controlled substances or drugs, in ways that do not necessarily coincide with the common meanings of the term. In this context, the term “sell” is defined as: Selling,...
In Minnesota, it is illegal to operate, drive, or have physical control over a motor vehicle within Minnesota when an individual: Is under the influence of alcohol; Has a BAC of 0.08 or greater, or the BAC is 0.08 or greater 2 hours after operating, driving, or having...
Since 2007, in the Fourth Judicial District in Hennepin County, Minnesota, non-felony repeat DWI offenders have had the opportunity to participate in the Adult DWI Court. The program has since been expanded to include felony repeat offenders. Charged with DWI The DWI...
In August 2012, Thomas Struzyk was charged with multiple crimes, including felony 4th degree assault of a peace officer, stemming from an incident where a police officer was attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Mr. Struzyk. The arrest warrant alleged that Mr....
Criminal penalties for a conviction of driving while intoxicated can include jail time and/or large monetary fines. However, apart from criminal penalties for a DWI conviction, Minnesota law also provides for separate civil penalties, including cancellation or...
Minnesota law provides that if you drive, operate, or are in physical control of any type of motor vehicle anywhere in the state, then you basically have consented to a chemical test of your blood, breath, or urine to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) or the...
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance, you may not know what to expect. Minnesota law recognizes a variety of classes of controlled substances, and this, combined with other factors related to the circumstances of your arrest, will...
Approximately seventy percent of Americans take one or more prescription medications every day, as directed by their doctors. However, not all of these individuals fully understand the effects that their medication has on their ability to drive and perform other...
Anyone driving on Minnesota roads will soon have even more incentive to avoid drinking and driving, thanks to a change in the state’s DWI laws that is set to take effect in August. The blood alcohol level that is required for misdemeanor DWI charges will remain at...