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 […]