All hearing and trial evidence is now required to be digitally uploaded into the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System. The new system officially went into effect on January 1, and the goal of the project is to streamline evidence collection and record keeping. The Minnesota Digital Exhibit System was a pilot program that began during the […]
New Automatic Expungement Process Underway In Minnesota
The new year means a new lease on life for many Minnesotans with the beginning of the automatic expungement process. Included in the 2023 public safety bill but officially in effect on January 1, 2025, the automatic expungement process will make it much easier for certain non-violent offenders to have criminal offenses expunged from their […]
New Year’s Brings The Most Drunk Drivers In Minnesota Each Year
Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and it’s also the most dangerous time to be on the road for Minnesotans. Drunk driving data found that New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is far and away the most dangerous holiday on the roads, far surpassing the second most dangerous holiday period, which is the Fourth of […]
I Needed To Drive Drunk – The Necessity Defense For DWI Charges
You might say that there is never a time to drive drunk, but the fact of the matter is that’s simply not true. While it’s not ideal, there certainly are situations where you may come to the realization that your only option is to get behind the wheel despite the fact that you’ve had too […]
Christmas Music May Lead To More Dangerous Driving Behaviors
If you’ll be driving across the state this week to celebrate the holiday season with family, be sure not to crank the Christmas music too loudly. A new study found that certain holiday tunes could increase your likelihood of be being involved in a traffic accident. Distracted Driving And Christmas Music The study from the […]
