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...
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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...
Surprising ways you could be trespassing
Most people assume that trespassing only applies when you intentionally break into another person's property in order to steal, vandalize, or hurt them. In actuality, many people enter private property accidentally. If you trespass by mistake and the property owner...
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...
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...