A host of new laws are set to officially go into effect on August 1, and although not as many of the changes impact the criminal law sector as in years past, we still want to take the time to spotlight some of the changes that affect our line of work. In today’s blog, we […]
A Look At What New Criminal Laws Took Effect On January 1 In Minnesota
As Minnesotans celebrated the New Year over the weekend, they also welcomed some new laws to the books. Beginning January 1, 2022, a number of new laws went into effect in Minnesota, some of which impacted the world of criminal law. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the new criminal laws that […]
Minnesota Huffing DWI Law
When you think of a DWI charge, you probably imagine someone driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, those aren’t the only intoxicating substances, and not too long ago, Minnesota closed a loophole in regards to another intoxicant – inhalants. Under Minnesota law, someone is guilty of DWI if they are caught driving, operating, […]
New Minnesota Laws Coming January 1
Although there aren’t as many new criminal laws going into effect this year as there were last January, there are still a handful of new laws that you’ll have to follow come January 1, 2015. Today, we explain the new laws. 1. Criminal Reform This new law will reform Minnesota’s current expungement laws in hopes of […]