Innocent until proven guilty is a term that most people are familiar with, but what does it really mean? The presumption of innocence is actually something that is enshrined in law, largely through the logic of the court’s decision in the pivotal case of Taylor vs....
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Was your Minnesota DWI stop unlawful? Can you prove it?
Since we discuss it frequently, you may know that reasonable suspicion is the legal standard officers must meet to initiate a traffic stop. More than a hunch or gut feeling, the police need observable facts that suggest you might be driving while intoxicated. When you...
Don’t be misled by common drunk driving myths
Misconceptions can lead people to do things they later regret. There are a lot of myths concerning drunk driving. If you’re going out with friends, you shouldn’t be convinced of these common myths: Myth 1: Coffee can clear alcohol from the body Truth: Coffee can make...
How can I defend myself against a DWI charge?
If you are caught driving while drunk and charged with DWI, you may wonder if there’s any reason to fight the charge if you believe you truly were impaired while driving. You might assume that the prosecution has everything they need to obtain a conviction. No matter...
Why would my spouse use domestic assault as grounds for divorce?
Pursuing a no-fault divorce in Minnesota is much simpler than proving that one spouse was primarily to blame for the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage. You can share joint custody of the kids and split all your marital assets equitably. That’s if you and your...
DWI repeat offenders can face more severe penalties
A driving while impaired (DWI) charge in Minnesota is meant to help teach offenders a lesson that drunk driving is dangerous for themselves and other motorists and pedestrians. This is why the charge comes with stiff fines, prison sentences and license suspensions....
DWI: Penalties, fines, and long-lasting consequences
DWI, or driving while intoxicated, is a serious offense in Minnesota. In 2021 alone, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety reported 24,324 DWI arrests. This report also recorded 3,922 alcohol-related crashes, 135 resulting in deaths. Everyone knows that it can lead...
Is wage theft a felony?
Minnesota passed a wage theft policy in 2019 to provide strengthened legal provisions to employees who experience wage theft. Under this policy, wage theft can be a felony if an employer intentionally steals their employees' wages. This wage theft law establishes the...
What to do if you are pulled over for DWI
Most Minnesota residents get nervous when they are pulled over by the cops, so if this sounds like you, don’t worry. Anxiety is especially high when you are stopped because the cops suspect you of driving while intoxicated. You might think that if you address the...
Minnesota law prohibits sobriety checkpoints
Drunk driving is common around certain holidays, especially Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. You may hear in the news that some cities in other states set up sobriety checkpoints in an attempt to identify and arrest drunk drivers. However, sobriety checkpoints...