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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reported that in 2021, the police arrested over 8,000 juveniles in Minnesota. Juvenile justice laws are complex and vary significantly from adult criminal law. When the police accuse a minor of a crime,...
When authorities in Minnesota pull you over and charge you with driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, quite a bit depends on whether that charge winds up leading to a conviction. If it does, you may have to serve time behind bars. You may, too,...
When dealing with law enforcement, minors often find themselves in vulnerable positions. As the parent of a minor in Minnesota, it is essential to understand the rules and regulations surrounding police interrogation. Specifically, is it lawful for the police to...
Law enforcement agencies routinely use field sobriety tests to gauge if a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These tests consist of physical and cognitive tasks designed to assess motor control, balance and attention. But the question remains, how...
Driving while intoxicated is a crime at every stage, and many have extremely strict laws about the blood alcohol limit that a person may have while on the road. Some might believe that they can tell when they are still "under the limit." But is this true? What does...
Every criminal defense case is unique. However, there are a few things that you will likely need when you face an accusation. Here is a checklist to help you ensure you have all the information necessary for your defense. General information Some general information...
Part of a rigorous criminal defense involves informing a person of his or her options with Minnesota's legal system. This can involve the strategy of making a plea deal when charged with a crime. Knowing the facts about striking a plea deal could have significant...
With more states legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use, many other states reconsider their own stance. While Minnesota passed a 2014 law allowing for medical use, it now faces the option of a recreational regulation as well. Marijuana Moment reports on...
Being charged with a crime is a serious event, regardless of the nature of the charges. Convictions of a crime could mean jail time, fines, probation or community service. There are different procedures in Minnesota for handling felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor...
