Despite our best attempts to warn drivers that police would be out in full force looking for inebriated drivers, many Minnesotans still made the decision to get behind the wheel after drinking over the recent Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, there were 440 DWI arrests […]
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Virtual Court Hearings In Minnesota
Many criminal courts took their proceedings into the digital realm when the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person gatherings unsafe, and even though we’re not in the clear yet, lawmakers are already talking about what future proceedings will look like when all COVID restrictions have been removed. Even though we should once again be able to safely […]
Does It Cost Money To Have Your Record Expunged?
While an expungement does’t destroy a criminal record, it can seal off access to your criminal record from a number of different parties. Police and other law enforcement officials will still be able to view your criminal past, but friends, family and employers will no longer be able to call up your criminal history with […]
Positive Changes Coming To Minnesota’s Forfeiture Law
Beginning next year, new limits will be put in place to help ensure citizens aren’t unjustly stripped of their property or cash under Minnesota’s controversial forfeiture law. Lawmakers on both sides have pushed for a compromise to the current arraignment, which allows police to seize property even if the individual in question isn’t charged with […]
Can A DUI Affect Your Ability To Possess A Gun In Minnesota?
Statistics suggest that roughly 1 in 3 Minnesotans own a firearm and roughly 1 in 7 have a DUI on their record, so by that math, roughly 1 in 21 Minnesotans would have a DUI on their record and own a firearm. However, does a DUI exclude you from being able to legally obtain and […]
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