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In 2000, the Minnesota legislature passed a law requiring motorists to move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles if it is safe to do so. The original law was passed in response to the death of Minnesota State Patrol Corporal Ted Foss, who was killed while on the shoulder of
Minnesota law defines a gross misdemeanor as a crime punishable by up to one year in jail. At least, for many years it has. One of the many changes made by the legislature this session is a little noticed alteration to the meaning of “gross misdemeanor.” Under the new legislation,
Yesterday, Governor Walz signed the bill legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use in Minnesota. Since 1939, possession of marijuana for recreational purposes has been against the law here in the gopher state. The law signed yesterday begins the process of full legalization. But many questions remain. (The entire bill is
I never expected to be called to work in criminal defense. For many years I found work as a prosecutor fulfilling. But over time that changed. Rather than making a difference, I was a cog in the machine. Cases stopped feeling like people and became names on paper. And I realized that often the true difference makers in the system are the defense attorneys.
I founded Archambault Criminal Defense because I want to use my skills to help people. Because I want my cases to be about people and not just names on paper. Because I know I have unique expertise and experience that can truly help people move forward and get on with their lives.
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