Some of Minnesota’s top influencers including prosecutors, law enforcement officials, medical experts and drug treatment specialists were in Minneapolis on Thursday in an effort to devise strategies to combat a growing heroin issue. Although the rise in heroin use isn’t isolated to Minnesota, the state is one of the first to hold a statewide meeting […]
Minnesota DUIs At Lowest Levels in 20 Years
The number of DUI arrests across the state of Minnesota fell to its lowest level since 20 years, and authorities say improved enforcement and shifting public perception of drinking and driving are the biggest reasons for the decline. Minnesota police arrested 25,719 individuals for driving under the influence in 2013, and while that number still […]
NFL Implements New Domestic Violence Protocol
The National Football League has decided to implement stronger penalties for domestic violence offenders in the wake of public outcry over the two-game suspension handed down to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. In a memo to all 32 teams, commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he “didn’t get it right” in reference to the decision […]
DUI is a Family Affair for Father, Sons
Like father, like son appeared to be the motto for a Vermont family after a father and his two sons were all booked for driving under the influence on the same day. The strange incident occurred on Saturday when police responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash. The driver, 22-year-old Josh Woodward, suffered only […]
New Minnesota Laws Go Into Effect August 1
Laws passed during the 2014 legislative session set to go into effect tomorrow include a ban on weapons for individuals convicted of domestic assault and increased fines for speeding in construction zones, among others. Quick Overview Below is a quick run through of some of the bigger changes that affect criminal law that will go […]
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