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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
In Minnesota, the punishment for a DWI conviction can vary significantly depending on the situation. For example, a DWI defendant with multiple previous charges could face harsher consequences. It can be beneficial to understand the guidelines that Minnesota courts...
The line between what makes a violent incident simple assault or domestic violence is not always clear. But the difference in charges can affect your rights regarding where you live and if you get to see your children. Under Minnesota law, domestic violence or...
Minnesota takes DWI very seriously, A conviction carries punishments and long-term effects you do not want, from serving time in jail to losing your license to forfeiting your vehicle. Whether you have a previous conviction or this is your first DWI arrest, you can...
Minnesota drug crime charges fall under five distinct categories. Convictions within these categories range from misdemeanors to felonies and carry various penalties depending on the drugs and circumstances they involve. The following are highlights of the complex...
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