It takes two seconds to buckle your seat belt when you get in a vehicle, but nearly 2,000 Minnesotans opted not to buckle up during the most recent seat belt crackdown, and they earned a citation because of it. According to data from the most recent Click It or Ticket campaign, officers from 272 agencies […]
Police Can No Longer Ask This Question During A Traffic Stop
If you’ve ever been pulled over, the first line out of the officer’s mouth may have been “Do you know why I pulled you over?” After a recent reform to police procedures in Minnesota, police will no longer be asking this question to stopped motorists. “There were some organizations that thought it put the driver […]
Man Zooms In “Driving While Suspended” Court Appearance While Driving
Zoom trials can always be a bit interesting, but a recent story out of Michigan may top them all. Last month, Corey Harris attended a virtual hearing that was related to an October traffic stop where he was cited for driving with a suspended license. These virtual hearings allow defendants to connect with the judge […]
Minnesota Making Straw Gun Purchases A Felony
In a continued effort to make it harder for guns to fall into the wrong hands, Minnesota lawmakers have increased the penalties for anyone convicted of make a straw purchase. A straw purchase is the term used to describe the action of one person buying or transferring a gun to another person who cannot legally […]
What You’re Forfeiting When You Accept A Plea Deal
A plea deal can be a perfect solution for a person who is facing a significantly uphill battle to win their criminal case, but it’s not without its downsides. A favorable plea deal can help you avoid jail time or a specific type of conviction on your record, but you are forfeiting some rights along […]
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