Minnesota bars may soon be serving into the wee hours of the morning if some legislators get their way. Minnesota legislators are expected to hear a proposal on Wednesday that would shift the state’s bar closing time from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. The move comes on the heels of an initial proposal that will allow permit-holding […]
Minnesota Considering Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
Distracted driving plays a role in more than one in four car accidents, so it’s no surprise that Minnesota has banned some distracting features, like texting while driving, which was banned back in 2008. However, the state is considering taking the law one step further and banning all cell phone use while driving, unless the […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline In 2016
According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
Do I Need To Show Up For My Court Appearance?
A common question we hear in our office is, “Do I need to show up for my court appearance?” People have family and work obligations, so it’s not always easy to make time in your busy schedule for a court appearance. It’s not something we can answer with a simple yes or no question, but […]
Ignition Interlock Devices Reduce Fatal Car Crashes
All 50 states in the U.S. have had some form of ignition interlock law on the books since at least 1993, and new research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests they’ve helped save countless lives. According to AJPM, mandatory laws that require every person convicted of a DUI to use an interlock […]
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