The bail system allows an individual who has been charged with a crime to secure their release from jail while they are awaiting their court date. In Minnesota, unless you are charged with first-degree murder, you have the right to two different types of bail – conditional and unconditional. In today’s blog, we explore the […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Eye Stiffer Penalties For Poor Driving Behaviors
If you’re a bad driver, this legislative session could be a rough one. Keeping Minnesota roads safe has been a hot button issue after 2024 finished as the deadliest year on the roads since 2021. Legislators have set their sights on a few different ways they hope to curb this trend, and we spotlight those […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Pushing To Decriminalize Jaywalking
A new proposal that would significantly reduce jaywalking citations across Minnesota is running into some opposition from police groups. The new bill would only allow police to cite an individual for jaywalking if the movement creates a traffic hazard, like forcing a vehicle to unexpectedly hit the brakes. Essentially, pedestrians would be legally allowed to […]
Portable Breath Tests May Soon Become Standard For Suspected Drugged Drivers In Minnesota
Portable breath tests help to confirm a police officer’s suspicions that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, and soon a similar portable testing device may be in use for suspected drugged drivers. Drugged Driving Tests As we mentioned on the blog a while ago, Minnesota police recently began a pilot program that allowed […]
New Distracted Driving Crackdown Underway In Minnesota Through April
Despite the fact that we’re announcing the news on April 1st, this is no joke – Starting today, law enforcement across Minnesota will begin a statewide distracted driving crackdown throughout the month of April. The statewide enforcement runs from April 1 through April 30, and it is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety […]
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