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Possession of Non-Prescribed Drugs in Minnesota
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...
Can I Get a DWI Because of Prescription Drugs?
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...
Minnesota DWI Rules: Important Change coming in August
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...
Marijuana, Not Alcohol – Can I Still Get a DWI?
The answer is yes. Minnesota has a strict zero-tolerance policy for those caught operating a vehicle while having a controlled substance that is not medically prescribed in their system. For illicit substances, which includes marijuana, even a medically sound reason...
Helping a Friend With a DWI
Mistakes can happen, especially when having a good time. It is not uncommon for people to simply forget to wait long enough for their blood alcohol content (BAC) level to drop, and wind up spending the evening in a local jail cell. The days following the arrest can be...
First DWI? Here is the one thing you need to do
Receiving a DWI can be one the most stressful, embarrassing and difficult events that a person can experience in life. Spending a day or two in jail, being dragged in front of the judge and having to come up with several hundred dollars for bail can ruin anyone’s...
Boating Responsibly on Minnesota Waterways
Now that warm weather has arrived, many people are getting out on lakes and rivers throughout the state to enjoy a day of boating. Many times, these gatherings of friends and families involve alcohol. Even while having fun, it is important to remember that it is...
