If you are stopped while driving in Minnesota and the officer has reason to believe that you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they may ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test. You can refuse to submit to the test, but doing so will result in what’s known as an Implied […]
New Policy Helping To Curb Racial Disparities During Traffic Stops
Due in part to the 2016 death of Philando Castile and the disparity in traffic stops when broken down by race, many police agencies in the Twin Cities metro area adopted a new policy when they see a person driving with a non-public-safety equipment violation. Instead of stopping the driver, the officer now notes the […]
The Best Defenses For A Minnesota DWI Charge
We always believe that you should challenge criminal charges in court, but that sentiment is especially true for anyone facing a driving while intoxicated charge. A DWI conviction can have serious personal and professional consequences, including jail time, the loss of your driver’s license and thousands of dollars in fines and added fees. You need […]
Examining The New Organized Retail Theft Law
In an effort to curb a new wave of organized smash and grab retail thefts across Minnesota, lawmakers have added a new law that puts stiff penalties on the crime. The new law makes organized retail theft its own crime, and Minnesota becomes the fifth state in the US to have a separate classification for […]
Minnesota Passes A Number Of New Criminal Laws
A number of new criminal laws were passed during the 2023 legislative session and are set to go into law on August 1. We’ve already touched on the legalization of recreational weed, but a number of other criminal matters were also addressed during this year’s legislative session, and we’re going to take a closer look […]
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