Former All-Pro Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated earlier this morning in the Twin Cities. According to the police report, the 40-year-old Peterson was spotted at 3:20 a.m. by a State Patrol trooper in Richfield. The officer clocked Peterson traveling at a speed of 83 miles per hours in […]
Drug Courts vs. Jail Sentences: What Works Better?
When someone gets arrested for a drug offense, there are two things the justice system can do: put them in jail as a punitive measure or rehabilitate them through a specialized program. The correct approach has been hotly debated in the form of drug courts vs. jail sentences for a while, but more and more […]
The Top 10 Most Common Vehicles For DWI Arrests
Drunk driving is a major issue in Minnesota and throughout the United States, as roughly one in every three traffic fatalities involves a drunk driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an order to learn more about who is driving drunk, a team of researchers at Insurify used its database of more […]
What Is The Observation Period During DUI Testing?
In a criminal matter, evidence can only be presented against you if it has been collected properly. As we’ve said on this blog on many occasions, the ends can’t simply justify the means. If proper protocols are not followed, a good defense attorney will get that evidence thrown out, which can make or break your […]
Parenting Your Child Under The Law – When Discipline Becomes Assault
We all parent in different ways, and we’ve all been in a situation where the words you are saying to your child are simply not getting through to them, or you feel the need to lay down a punishment that is more than just verbal in nature. We’re not here to judge anyone for their […]
