Underage drinking is a significant problem in the United States, and it only becomes compounded when underage drinkers get behind the wheel of a car. Minnesota does not look lightly on these offenses, and even though you’re still a minor, you can end up being charged as an adult if you’re caught drinking and driving. […]
Minnesota Moves Closer To Hands-Free Cellphone Bill
We’ve discussed the hot button issue of hands-free cellphone use while driving on the blog in the past, and the state took another big step towards passing those regulations on Monday when they passed the distracted driving bill. The Minnesota Senate voted 56-10 to advance a House-passed distracted driving bill that would forbid drivers from […]
The 2019 March Madness College Crime Bracket!
Every year we put out an NCAA bracket that tries to predict the winner of the NCAA tournament. But instead of using advanced basketball analytics, we use relevant crime stats to see who would advance if campus crime could help predict a winner. In the past, we’ve predicted the winner based on DUIs per capita, […]
Police Demand Google Change Navigation App That Spots DUI Checkpoints
Last month, the New York Police Department issued a demand to Google, the parent company of the navigation app Waze, that it remove users’ ability to report DUI checkpoints. The NYPD said if Google did not alter the feature, it would take legal action on the grounds that it is unlawful. According to the NYPD, […]
Minnesota Court Rules That Police Can Seize Mom’s Car For Kid’s DWI
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently affirmed a law as constitutional that allows police to seize property of a person if it was used in the commission of a crime, even if they weren’t the ones committing the crime. The case in question involves Megan Olson and her mother Helen. Megan was no stranger to the […]
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