If you have been pulled over by the police and they suspect that you may be under the influence of alcohol or another illegal substance, they may request that you step out of the vehicle and perform what’s known as a field sobriety test. Regardless of whether or not you’re over the legal limit, you […]
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How Is Your Bail Amount Determined?
Bail is an amount of money that is set during a criminal case. If the accused posts the bail amount or secures a bail bond, they can be released from custody while their case plays out. As long as you make all your required appearances and remain within the conditions of your release, the bail […]
Minnesota Revenge Porn – Laws and Penalties
Minnesota was a little late to the party, but we became the 33rd state in the nation to criminalize what’s commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” Since our law went into effect in August of 2016, five other states have added revenge porn laws to the books, and it seems likely the other 12 will […]
Severe Storm Saves Countless Lives in Tent Crashing DUI Case
Most people pray for nice weather when they go camping, but the severe storm that rolled through on Saturday night likely saved a number of lives after a drunk driver drove over numerous tents in St. Croix State Park east of Hinckley. The incident began around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning after police received numerous calls […]
Holiday DUI Enforcement Nets 2,500 Arrests in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety announced that the enhanced DUI enforcement at the end of the year netted more than 2,500 drunk driving arrests in Minnesota. The expanded patrol, which took place from November 25 through January 2, yielded an astounding 2,502 arrests across the state. The numbers suggest far […]