When it comes to driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers rely heavily on the results of breathalyzer tests. However, these machines aren’t perfect. They are machines and can malfunction like any other device, especially since law enforcement often doesn’t calibrate them or perform maintenance as often as they should. Due to this, breathalyzer tests don’t… Read more »
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What Happens if You Default on Divorce in Minnesota?
Divorce is never an easy time. Some couples might find it a relief to know that the relationship is finally over and they can get started on moving on. However, others refuse to let love die. Yet once you are served with a divorce petition, you can’t just ignore it and hope that it will… Read more »
Considerations to Make Before Filing for Divorce
While the decision to divorce for some can come out of a moment of passion, for most couples it is something that builds up. However, divorce is not something that you want to jump into. Instead, divorce should be something that comes from careful planning even if it comes as a complete surprise to your… Read more »
Animal, Birds, Fish and Plants Crimes: When Not Knowing Isn’t Innocence
When it comes to laws regarding the plentiful animals, birds, fish, and plants found in and around Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, they can be obscure, oddly specific, and for many who spend time outside, completely unknown. However, if enjoy spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, or even just wandering around, you need to be very careful of… Read more »
Caught Driving After License Revocation in Minnesota?
If you have been convicted of a DWI in Minnesota, you may find yourself faced with several criminal punishments depending on the nature of your DWI and your past driving record. However, even in cases where the criminal DWI punishments are minor, your will also still have to deal with the administrative punishments as well…. Read more »
I Received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, What Should I Do Next?
If your company has received a Civil Investigative Demand, or CID, you could have a very short period of time to produce the documents and other information that they desire, let alone to formulate a plan of action within your company in what could either protect your business or lead to its complete demise. It… Read more »
Consequences for Violating Your DWI Work Permit / Limited License in Minnesota
Minnesota takes all DWI incidents very seriously, and if convicted, you will need to face the consequences for it. However, the state also recognizes that the ability to drive is crucial for the livelihood of many who do not otherwise have reliable access to alternative transportation or mass transit systems. This is why a portion… Read more »
Crafting a Defense for Attempted Murder Charges in Minnesota
While all crimes are punishable by our criminal justice system, murder is seen as the most serious of them all. The willful act of taking another life has serious consequences in Minnesota. However, you need not carry out the act to face punishment. Just like the act itself, the attempt to kill someone have very… Read more »
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Forfeiture: What to Do When Your Vehicle Has Been Seized?
It may seem like the police are acting illegally, but when your vehicle is seized without due process, the police can often be well within their rights to do so. However, in most cases vehicle forfeiture is not permanent. By knowing what steps to take when the police take your vehicle and why they are… Read more »
Consequences for SWI – Snowmobiling While Intoxicated
There are a lot of ways to get around in Minnesota, even in the winter. However, for many residents, they still think you have to be behind the wheel of a car in order to get a DWI. So when winter rolls around, they decide to dust off those snowmobiles and, because it is not… Read more »