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5 Reasons You Should Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are arrested for a drug crime like possession of a controlled dangerous substance or drug sales, you potentially face exposure to incarceration in jail or state prison, substantial fines, probation, a criminal record, and other negative consequences. A Criminal...
Lower Threshold for Mid-Level DWI Poses Threat of Harsh Penalties for First-Offenders
Many people from all walks of life face the prospect of a DUI arrest and criminal charges that can lead to a loss of freedom, suspended driving privileges, and extensive costs/expenses. Given a change in DUI penalties enacted by the Minnesota Legislature this year,...
What It Means To Be in Possession of Drugs In Minnesota
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,...
What It Means To Be In Physical Control of a Vehicle For DWI Purposes
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...
Hennepin County’s DWI Court Rehabilitates Those Charged With DWI
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...
Actual Physical Harm Needs To Be Proven To Be Convicted of Felony 4th Degree Assault of a Peace Officer
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....
What You Need to Know if Charged with a DWI in Minnesota
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...
