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Can You Be Convicted of DWI in Minnesota While Driving an Off-Road Vehicle?
Most people who live in Minnesota understand the potentially devastating consequences of a DWI conviction. Fewer people are aware that exposure to these harsh civil and criminal penalties apply even if you are operating a vehicle other than a car, truck, van, or SUV....
Implied Consent DWI Law in Minnesota to be reviewed by United States Supreme Court
Recently, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review Minnesota’s implied consent DWI law, which makes it a crime for a suspected drunk driver to refuse a breath test. This law is unique across the country and has been criticized by many as unconstitutional. The...
The Roadside Field Sobriety Tests: What Minnesota Drivers Need to Know about Their Rights
Whether you are pulled over by a police officer on your way back from a Vikings football game or from a family Thanksgiving get together, it is natural to be concerned about losing your driving privileges and/or spending time in jail. The anxiety associated with a...
Expungement of Theft Crimes in Minnesota Can Mitigate Impact on Criminal Record
Efforts by law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in the state and federal courts of Minnesota to zealously pursue theft and other offenses has resulted in many otherwise law abiding individuals enduring the burden of a misdemeanor or felony record. Expungement...
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,...
