In a huge win for our Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Minnesota Court of Appeals overturned a previous ruling on Tuesday where a suspected drunk driver was sentenced to five years in prison for refusing to allow police draw his blood without a search warrant. It all began three years ago […]
Public Intoxication in Minnesota
If you’ve been to Dinkytown around bar close on a Friday or Saturday night, odds are you’ve seen your fair share of drunken revelers milling about looking for a cab. Some of them have a little extra color in the cheeks, while others are only on their feet because they are being held up by […]
Minnesota Nice – Why Not Helping Is A Crime in Minnesota
Minnesota is full of smiling faces and happy neighbors, so it’s no surprise to witness a stranger lending a hand to another stranger. There’s a reason the term “Minnesota Nice” exists. But did you know that failing to help someone in their time of need is actually punishable under the law? That’s right. Under Minnesota’s “Good […]
Minnesota, Feds At Odds Over Air Travel ID Standards
Minnesota and the federal government are in a standoff over identification card standards, and it could soon cause problems for Minnesotans looking to board an airplane. The problem stems from the Real ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005. The act requires states to add new security measures to all driver’s licenses, despite […]
More than 1,500 Arrested For DUI During Crackdown
Statistics from Minnesota’s recent 17-day drunk driving crackdown revealed that more than 1,500 people were arrested for DUI during that short period. More than 300 state police agencies participated in the end of summer drunk driving crackdown. In all, police arrested 1,513 Minnesotans for driving while intoxicated between August 21 and September 7. That represents […]
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