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Is your driver’s license suspended or revoked due to old traffic tickets? Driving on a suspended driver’s license is sure to lead to more tickets, more fines, and lengthier suspension periods. It can quickly feel insurmountable and overwhelming. Since most of us need to drive in order to work, many
One of the worst surprises that can happen is to learn that there’s a warrant out for your arrest. Many times this can happen without you even knowing that there’s an active case against you! This most often happens when court doesn’t have an accurate address for you. They send
Assault laws in Minnesota are an important piece of our criminal justice system. And Minnesota is not alone. In fact, the oldest known criminal laws (written over 4,000 years ago!) included punishments for what we now call assault. Being familiar with these laws and how they work is essential for
Minnesota’s criminal law is pretty hard on drug crimes. As of July 2023, over 1,300 people in Minnesota’s prisons were there because of drug offenses. That’s nearly 1 in every 5! Although sentencing reform has become a hot topic in recent years, sentences for drug crimes can remain very harsh.
Bail is an important piece of our criminal justice system, and one that goes back a long way. In fact, both the U.S. Constitution (written in 1787) and the Minnesota Constitution (written in 1857) discuss bail. It is designed primarily to make sure that people who are accused of committing
The criminal justice system is complex. It involves constitutional law, statutory law, and common law, all wrapped in an additional layer of often head-scratching rules of procedure and regulation. The goal is to achieve fairness and justice for all, but sometimes it falls short. One important piece of the system
Being convicted of a crime can have a major impact on your life. It can affect things such as your ability to get housing or employment, driving privileges, and more. Luckily, Minnesota law provides many people with the ability to clear their old criminal records in some circumstances. This process
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a serious crime. All states have laws criminalizing DWI, but Minnesota is particularly serious. Being convicted of DWI can have major consequences on several aspects of a person’s life. This post explores the legal, personal, and financial impact of a DWI conviction in Minnesota. Legal
One of the first questions most people ask when accused of committing a crime is, “do I need a lawyer?” This is particularly true if the charge is “just” a misdemeanor. If you’ve been charged with a more serious offense, the answer is easy – the stakes are incredibly high
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