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...
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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...
A recent increase in DWI arrests in Minnesota
According to KROC-AM news, state law enforcement recently conducted a DWI campaign, with a net result of around 1,300 arrests. These arrests occurred around Labor Day, a time of relaxation and celebration for many. The report also states law enforcement arrested just...
Will I lose my license entirely if I get a DUI in Minnesota?
Most of us in St. Cloud rely on being able to legally drive to hold down our jobs and go about our daily business. Life without a driver’s license seems nearly impossible. If your license is revoked or canceled following a DUI you may be left wondering if you have any...
Here’s why you probably shouldn’t talk to the police
When the police come knocking, a lot of people end up having open and honest conversations with law enforcement officers in an attempt to dispel any suspicions that may be encircling them. This is usually a bad idea. After all, the police aren’t your friend. Rather,...
What are some common defense strategies for a DWI in Minnesota?
Many St. Cloud area drivers know the following scenario. You’re driving around on an area road and the dreaded flashing lights and siren pull up behind you. You’re panicking wondering why you’re being pulled over and how this is going to impact your life. Minnesota...
