We warned you that police would be out and about last weekend looking for drunk drivers, but sadly, it appears that message did not hit home with many drivers. That’s because the Minnesota State Patrol announced that the preliminary numbers suggest 503 people were arrested for drunk driving over the long holiday weekend. If the […]
How To File A Criminal Appeal In Minnesota
Every so often a criminal case doesn’t go as we hoped and our client ends up being found guilty. Although the verdict has been read, our job isn’t over. If we believe we have good grounds for appeal and our client is interested in appealing, we begin the appeals process. In today’s blog, we talk […]
Slow Down – Extra Speed Enforcement Runs Through July 23
Whether you’re racing to work or speeding home to pick up your kids before soccer practice, make sure you don’t go too far above the posted speed limit, otherwise you’ll likely see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. That’s because Minnesota police are currently conducting a speeding campaign that will run through July […]
Crime in Minnesota Hits Lowest Mark in 50 Years
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a report this morning that shows that violent crime rates are at their lowest levels in half a century. The report compared the 2016 crime statistics to every other year on record and found that crime levels in Minnesota are back to where they were in 1966. Moreover, […]
New Criminal Laws Now In Effect In Minnesota
Hopefully you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend – but if you had too much fun and need a lawyer, give us a call at 952 224-2277. The Independence Day holiday means we’re halfway through 2017, and it also means that new laws went into effect. Below, we take a look at three […]
