Two Democratic legislators from St. Louis Park have introduced legislation that would attempt to make Minnesota roads safe by increasing penalties for drivers convicted of multiple DWIs. The proposals come in the wake of the deadly DWI crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park last year. In that incident, 56-year-old Steven Frane Bailey drove […]
Minnesota Adds Hairstyles To Anti-Discrimination List
You’ve probably heard that it is illegal for employers and landlords to discriminate against individuals based on things like race, sexual orientation or religion, and now Minnesota is adding another factor to that list – hairstyles. Earlier this week, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation with bipartisan support that would make it illegal to […]
Would Proposed Changes Have Intended Effect On Police Use Of Deadly Force?
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, legislators in Minnesota and across the United States have been working to try to find ways to curtail the use of deadly force by police to subdue suspects that could be managed in other ways. Locally, a St. Paul legislator believes that changing the wording of the current […]
New Laws Go On The Books July 1 In Minnesota
A number of new laws are set to go on the books in just a few days, so we thought it would be worthwhile to go over some of the new regulations so you and your family can be prepared. We’ve done this in the past, and although they don’t all related to criminal law, […]
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 […]
