In 2017, Minnesota law enforcement officers made about 25,000 DWI arrests. That number does not include the not-a-drop law violators (persons under 21 who were driving […]
Someday soon, the Minnesota Legislature may legalize marijuana for most purposes. So, questions like the legal status of CDB oil will be irrelevant. But for now, […]
Even minor criminal convictions carry consequences far beyond jail time, probation, and fines. Many criminal convictions terminate student aid eligibility. Other convictions make it difficult, or […]
Personal weapons possession is one of the most controversial issues of our time. Opponents of Carrying a Concealed Weapon laws maintain that any increase in gun […]
At trial, Ramsey County prosecutors must establish every element of a drug possession case beyond a reasonable doubt. So, a number of defenses are available. For […]
If you were arrested for DWI over the New Years holiday, there’s a good chance a DWI checkpoint was involved. Police officers set up these roadblocks […]
The combination of an anti-prohibition governor and increasing popular support for change may make 2019, or perhaps 2020, the year that pot becomes legal in the […]
Drug trafficking is a serious felony offense in both federal and Minnesota state court. The penalties under the new state trafficking laws are extremely harsh, and […]
If police arrested you on suspicion of a felony drug crime, your first step should be to consult with an experienced St. Paul criminal defense lawyer […]