Minnesota is cracking down on distracted driving now that a Hands-Free Cell Phone Driving Bill has been put in place, but thousands of Minnesotans still talk and text on their phones illegally while they drive. We’ve explained what can happen if you’re cited under the new law on the blog in the past, and many […]
Understanding Criminal Vehicular Operation In Minnesota
You accept a certain amount of responsibility every time you get behind the wheel, and you can be criminally charged if you recklessly ignore this responsibility. In Minnesota, if you cause harm to another person because of reckless disregard for their safety, you can be charged with what’s known as Criminal Vehicular Operation. Below, we […]
Probation Limits In Minnesota May Begin In August
The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission recently voted to apply a five-year cap to most offenders convicted of felony-level crimes, doing away with extremely long probation sentences. Longer probation sentences would still remain in place for individuals convicted of homicides and sexual assaults, but for other felony-level offenses, the state would enact a five-year cap on […]
Types Of Plea Bargains
A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense during the course of a criminal trial. Oftentimes they involve a person pleading guilty to a lesser charge so they can avoid some of the more serious potential penalties associated with the original charge. Both sides benefit from these deals, as the prosecution […]
Facts About Drunk Driving On New Year’s Eve
We’re just hours away from a new decade, and if you plan on ringing in the new year with some spirits, you need to make sure that you find a safe way home. New Year’s Eve and the early morning hours of New Year’s Day are some of the deadliest hours on the roads, so […]
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