Having a drug offense on your record can impact your ability to secure a job in Minnesota, but the extent of this effect depends on several factors. Employers are often cautious about hiring individuals with criminal records, particularly those involving drugs....
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Can you fight a restraining order in Minnesota?
Receiving a restraining order can feel overwhelming, but you can challenge it. In Minnesota, the process starts once the order is served. Understanding the restraining order process In Minnesota, the court issues a restraining order, also known as an order for...
What are the penalties for manufacturing marijuana wax in MN?
Manufacturing marijuana wax is a serious offense. This process, also known as producing hash oil or concentrates, often involves dangerous methods using butane or other flammable chemicals. Minnesota’s laws impose severe penalties for those caught creating these...
What happens if you refuse a breath test in Minnesota?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Minnesota. When officers pull over drivers for suspected drunk driving, they may ask them to take a breath test. Refusing this test can lead to severe consequences. Here is what drivers should know about...
Entrapment defense in Minnesota drug traffic cases
Drug trafficking charges are serious and carry severe penalties. Defendants can face expensive fines or long prison sentences if convicted. If law enforcement uses entrapment to induce someone to commit a crime, it can be used as a defense in criminal law. What is...
When to consider a self-defense plea in Minnesota
Facing a situation where you must defend yourself can lead to complex legal challenges, especially when it results in harm to another person. In Minnesota, the law allows individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves from harm, but knowing when this is...
3 common misconceptions about plea bargains
Plea bargains are a common part of the criminal justice system. Despite the prevalence of these deals, there are many misconceptions about how they work and what rights defendants have during the plea process. There are several common myths you should understand. Myth...
Pulled over for suspected drunk driving
The start of the last decade saw nearly 12,000 people losing their lives in motor vehicle accidents due to drunk drivers in 2020. That year accounted for 30 percent of all traffic-related deaths, representing a 14.3 percent increase compared to the previous year. On a...
Why Do People Drive While Impaired?
Receiving a charge of driving under the influence can cause someone to land in jail, pay a significant amount of fines, lose their license or a combination of two or more of those things. Even with the threat of losing their freedom, every day many people across the...
Can Police Search Your Car Without A Warrant In Mn?
If you or someone you know recently experienced a vehicle search in Minnesota, the ordeal probably raised many questions and concerns. You might be wondering if the search was lawful. Here are some things you should know about search and seizure laws in Minnesota....