Local law enforcement personnel are very aggressive. Ramsey County has one of the highest arrest rates in the state. Most of these people were simply in […]
Most lawyer TV shows and movies feature tense courtroom showdowns. In the real world, such confrontations are rare. In fact, less than 2 percent of all […]
In the everyday world, “guilt” and “innocence” are usually moral terms. We often feel guilty if we did anything wrong, whether or not anyone witnessed our […]
The ongoing opioid epidemic has changed the way jurors and policymakers view narcotics and other illegal drugs. Many prescription drugs, such as Fentanyl, are much more […]
Frequently, intoxication is the only issue in a DWI case. Generally, prosecutors can use either direct or circumstantial evidence to establish intoxication. Defendants whose BAC level […]
Minnesota has some of the most complex drug laws in the country. Most jurisdictions simply tie penalties to the nature of the substance and the defendant’s […]
Drugged driving concerns may be the reason that the marijuana legalization push has stalled. According to one study, the drugged driving rate increased 94 percent in […]
At first blush, attorney representation at the Administrative License Revocation hearing seems like a waste of time. The deck is stacked against the defendant. The administrative […]