Capitol City Law Group

February 9, 2019
DWI Enhancements

Five DWI Enhancements in St. Paul

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 […]
February 4, 2019
CBD Oil

A St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Talks About CBD Oil

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, […]
January 25, 2019
Expungement

The Five Types of Expungement in Minnesota

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 […]
January 20, 2019
Weapons Possession

How Do St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyers Handle Weapons Possession Cases?

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 […]
January 15, 2019
Cops Found Drugs

The Cops Found Drugs… Can A St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Beat the Charges?

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 […]
January 10, 2019
DWI Checkpoint

Five DWI Checkpoint Requirements in St. Paul

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 […]
January 5, 2019
Marijuana Laws Change

Will Minnesota’s Marijuana Laws Change Soon?

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 […]
December 31, 2018
Drug Trafficking Charges

RICO Violations Can Accompany Drug Trafficking Charges

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 […]
December 10, 2018
Crime Defense Attorney

How to Choose the Right Felony Drug Crime Defense Attorney

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 […]
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