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Minnesota Supreme Court Rules that BB Guns are Not Firearms
Back in October, the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned the felony conviction of David Lee Haywood, who was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a small BB gun, which he was prohibited from having due to a prior felony drug conviction. The Court overturned...
Defining Domestic Assault Charges in St. Paul
Under Minnesota law, a domestic assault has a broad definition and an array of consequences that can vary depending on the details of your case. Typically domestic assault occurs when you commit an assault against a family or household member. To assault someone, you...
Minnesota Drivers Can Face Criminal Charges for Distracted Driving
Unfortunately, distracted driving incidents are happening more and more nationwide. According to the Minnesota Public Safety Department, approximately one in four vehicle accidents in Minnesota are the result of distracted driving. More often than not, distracted...
Important Tips for Motorists to Remember if Stopped for DWI
Many motorists every year find themselves facing a possible DWI when pulled over by police or asked to participate in field sobriety tests (FSTs) and/or breathalyzer tests. It is important to remember that a motorist’s actions can have a profound impact on the...
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Tests Impacts Implied Consent Laws
The status of implied consent laws as a tool to deter drunk driving has been in flux as three separate cases remained pending before the nation’s highest court. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decided the cases, including a St. Paul case where a man refused...
Prescription Drugs and the University of Minnesota Wrestling Team Scandal
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors have become increasingly zealous about pursuing convictions in cases involving prescription drugs. A growing recognition that prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions is fueling this intensified scrutiny. Pain...
Underage DWI Offenders Face Unique Penalties in Minnesota
In this article, our DWI attorney team provides an overview of underage DWI laws in Minnesota. Any motorist arrested and charged with drunk driving faces the prospect of significant penalties, from incarceration to significant fines to loss of driving privileges. The...
