There are serious consequences that come with a driving while impaired (DWI) conviction in Minnesota—even for first-time offenders. Even when a person convicted of DWI avoids jail time, they could be haunted by some of the other consequences that can come with a...
Disorderly conduct is one of the lowest level levels of criminal charges in the State of Minnesota. This offense is often treated by the police as a catch-all crime that allows for an arrest when it might not otherwise be warranted. If you’re wondering what is a...
When it comes to talk about the so-called statute of limitations, most discussion is centered on personal injury claims and other civil lawsuits. However, the statute of limitations also applies to criminal cases. This means there is a statute of limitations on drug...
There are four different levels—formally known as degrees—of driving while impaired offenses under Minnesota law. While the elements of establishing guilt for each of these levels is the same, the potential penalties that come with these offenses differ substantially....
Domestic violence is a serious criminal offense that can carry steep penalties in the State of Minnesota. That said, these charges are not always treated as felonies under the law. If you’re asking is domestic violence a felony in Minneapolis and the rest of a...
It could be possible to have the assault charges against you dismissed. The difficulty of obtaining that favorable outcome will vary significantly depending on the facts of your case. Some prosecutors in Minnesota aggressively pursue assault charges, while others will...
Domestic violence (or domestic assault) is a criminal act that occurs between family members, spouses, household members, or intimate partners. Typically, domestic violence focuses on the relationship between the accuser and the accused during the course of violent...
There is no guaranteed method to predict the exact amount of jail time a conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) might bring. While the judge that will oversee your case is constrained by minimum and maximum sentences, they have wide latitude in determining the...
Like in most jurisdictions, disorderly conduct is a crime in Minneapolis and the entire state of Minnesota. The offense of disorderly conduct is broadly-worded and covers a variety of very different conduct. While disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor, it...
Having a DWI conviction in and of itself will not bar you from obtaining a commercial drivers’ license (CDL). However, depending on the circumstances you could lose your ability to obtain or keep a CDL following a conviction for drunken driving. If you’re asking...
