A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a gun owner’s group that sought to force the Minnesota State Fair to allow weapons-permit holders to carry their firearms on the fairgrounds at this year’s state fair. The ruling was made by Chief U.S. District Judge John Tunheim, which puts and end to the latest efforts […]
Archives for August 2022
What’s The Average BAC Level Of A Drunk Driver In Minnesota?
When you picture someone getting arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota, are you picturing someone that had one too many drinks at a Happy Hour, someone that got blackout drunk at a bar until closing time, or something in between? The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently released some information about the average DWI arrest […]
The State Of Crime In Minnesota
Every year the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension produces a report that takes a look at crimes trends across the state for the calendar year. Last Friday, the BCA released the crime report for 2021, and it shows that a number of different violent crimes rose last year. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
What’s The Difference Between A Fine And Restitution?
If you are convicted of a crime, odds are you’re going to feel the financial implications of the conviction in one way or another. You may have to pay a lawyer or deal with increases to your car insurance premiums depending on your crime, but there’s also the possibility that you’ll be ordered to pay […]
Can I Take An Online DUI Course After A Minnesota Drunk Driving Conviction?
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated in Minnesota, you will likely face a number of different consequences including fines, driver’s license restrictions, probation and even the possibility of jail time. Another likely consequence after a DWI is the required completion of an alcohol education course. Can you take this course online, or […]
