The laws for assault in the state of Minnesota are some of the toughest in the country. If you have been charged with domestic assault you may be facing the prospect of serving a lengthy jail term – not to mention a hefty fine. A first-degree assault, for example, is...
In an effort to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus strain of COVID-19, courts in Minnesota have moved to reduce nonessential public visits to court facilities during the pandemic for at least 2 weeks beginning March 16. The statewide order, issued by Chief...
Felony. It’s a scary word and its meaning feels especially frightening to anyone facing the charge. Under Minnesota DWI laws, four driving while impaired offenses within a 10-year period is considered a felony. At the same time, Minnesota also has the “once a felon,...
Winter is the favorite time of year for snowmobiling in Minnesota. From the first snowfall, to the weeks of packed powder, the winter recreational vehicle is popular among Minnesotans – making DWI arrests a regular thing. According to the Minnesota Snowmobile...
There is news everywhere about the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. As of January 2020, 11 states have made it legal to smoke or ingest marijuana for fun or use it for medicinal use: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Illinois,...
A DWI Can Cause Worry, Shame – and Serious Depression. Here’s What to Do. Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time. But 22 Olympic medals didn’t prevent depression, shame, and sorrow from reportedly overtaking Phelps following his 2014 drunk...
December is a month filled with special times that include friends, family and, for a lot of people, numerous holiday festivities packed with fun and frivolity. Whether it is the spiked eggnog at the office holiday party, the beer you nurse when your uncle feels...
The Answer May Surprise You. Remember the hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond?” The show outlined the hilarious chronicles of Long Island, New York sports writer Ray Barone and his family. One memorable episode featured Ray’s wife Debra napping in her car after she...
If you have been arrested for DWI in Minnesota, you may or may not be aware of the state’s Ignition Interlock program. In Minnesota, most people facing an alcohol related loss of license from a DWI case, can participate in the ignition interlock program. But for some...