Getting a DWI can be very serious, but for those with a commercial driver's license (CDL), it can also mean a loss of their ability to work. That's because Minnesota drivers who get a DWI will lose more than just their regular driving privileges. They also lose access...
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Discussing DUI/DWI law in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota, as is the case for every state in the country, recognizes the 0.08 blood alcohol limit for drivers. Anyone over that level can be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, there are other circumstances that can lead to a DUI...
You are innocent until proven guilty
Sexually-based crimes draw an immediate and incendiary reaction from people who are not involved or attached to the case. This is because there is a stigma attached to sex crime cases that will likely never go away. These are emotionally-charged cases that bring out...
The five degrees of assault in Minnesota
Assault charges are relatively common in the world of criminal offenses, and even though they relate to a violent crime that should be taken notice of, these charges are often glossed over by the public at large simply because of their ubiquity. Today, we would like...
Consider the financial factors of a DUI
Being accused of drunk driving is a serious time in any person's life. There are massive legal penalties that accompany such a charge. You can lose your license, your car will be impounded, you could be jailed for an extended period and, for many, you will suffer...
150 evidence packets ‘significantly’ damaged in explosion
This may seem like a plot point straight out of a crime thriller, but this really happened in Washington D.C. An evidence vault at a police department was struck by an explosion recently, damaged evidence packets. About 150 of the packets suffered "significant" damage...
When Those Relied Upon For Care Are Accused Of Drug Crimes
When people think of those who are charged with drug crimes, they often conjure up mental pictures of homelessness, theft, and other types of crime and decay. However, not everyone who is accused of a drug or related crime fits this mold. One group that routinely...
DWI Repeat Offenders Could See Harsher Sentence In Fatal Crashes
Most residents of the state of Minnesota are likely aware that drunk driving convictions can lead to serious penalties. As is the case with virtually every law, those pertaining to DWI can, and do, change. Last summer a new law concerning fatal drunk driving crashes...
What You Should Know About Marijuana Wax
Marijuana wax is a concentrate, and is not the same as the typical marijuana that is rolled and smoked, or that is baked into edible treats. While concentrated forms of the drug have been around for thousands of years, the wax can have a dangerous hallucinatory side...
Take action if your child is charged with shoplifting
If your child has been accused of shoplifting, it is important to take action to get them good legal representation right away. While in some cases it may make sense to reach a deal or agreement, the charge can also be challenged. There are ways to fight against a...