If police suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they may ask the driver to blow into a breathalyzer to determine their blood alcohol concentration. Drivers are well within their rights to refuse to blow into a breathalyzer, but doing so will trigger an Implied Consent violation, so you need to evaluate […]
Do Police Have To Contact The Parents Before Questioning A Minor?
If your child has possibly committed a crime and has been stopped by police, can the officer interview the minor without permission of the parents? Do police have to inform the parents that they intend to speak to the minor about a specific issue or possible crime? In today’s blog, we explain whether or not […]
Protecting A Minor’s Rights After An Arrest
If your child ends up in handcuffs, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. You may be angry, nervous, scared or a mix of all above, but you need to take a moment to collect yourself and understand that you need to do right by your child in this moment, and that means helping to […]
When Can Minors Be Charged As An Adult In Minnesota?
In the United States, you are generally considered an adult when you turn 18 years old. Once you hit that age, you are viewed differently in the eyes of the law, and you’ll be charged as an adult for any crimes your commit. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll automatically be considered a minor if you […]
