In the future we will almost certainly have a more reliable way to determine a person’s blood alcohol content via a breath test, but for now we rely on a breathalyzer. These machines are an inexact science, yet they often play a significant role in how a DUI case plays out. This is problematic, because […]
What Happens During A Chemical Health Evaluation?
One common requirement or recommendation during the process of a criminal trial involving drugs or alcohol is that the defendant seek a chemical health evaluation. Sometimes this is mandated by the court after the arrest, while other times it is recommended by your defense attorney to help you get your life back on track. By […]
How Common Are Wrongful Convictions?
The criminal justice system is designed to ensure that guilty people are punished for their crimes and innocent people are set free, but that doesn’t happen every time. In fact, the judge and jury gets the decision wrong more often than you might think. After reviewing DNA-based exonerations, researchers found that roughly 3 to 5 […]
In Minnesota, Police Can Have Sex With Individuals They Arrest
The headline may be shocking, but the sad reality is that it’s true. Right now under Minnesota law, it is legal for police officers to have consensual sex with individuals in custody, despite the clear power dynamics involved. However, Minnesota appears to be on the verge of closing this strange loophole. Last week, the House […]
One Little Word Is Causing Chaos For A Proposed DUI Bill
Minnesota legislators are trying to broaden the current DUI law to include new substances that people are using to get intoxicated. For example, a Wisconsin man was recently convicted for getting high on a household product called “ultra duster” and driving the wrong way on a road, which resulted in the deaths of three Minnesota […]
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