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 […]
Portable Breath Tests May Soon Become Standard For Suspected Drugged Drivers In Minnesota
Portable breath tests help to confirm a police officer’s suspicions that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, and soon a similar portable testing device may be in use for suspected drugged drivers. Drugged Driving Tests As we mentioned on the blog a while ago, Minnesota police recently began a pilot program that allowed […]
Understanding the Legal Risks of Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs
Some might argue that we’re dealing with a medical system designed to perpetuate unease – various insurance complications, doctor’s appointments booked months in advance, the omnipresent drone of medical advice that seems just out of reach. No wonder individuals choose the back door: the path of self-medication. Yet, probably only a few of them know […]
Issues Continue To Plague Automatic Expungement System In Minnesota
Last year, we noted that the Minnesota Clean Slate Act was poised to go into effect on January 1, 2025. The act promised to automatically expunge a number of low-level offenses for individuals who have continued to stay out of trouble since their initial run-in with the law. However, state officials are now saying that […]
Why Judges Are Recommending Rehab Over Jail for First-Time Offenders
In recent years, we have seen a noticeable shift in how judges punish first-time offenders, with many focusing on rehabilitation over jail sentences. This reflects a broader understanding of the root causes of criminal behavior, which is typically tied to addiction or mental health challenges. Rather than relying solely on punishment, many judges now prioritize […]
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