Warm Weather in Minnesota Comes with Motorized Toys All of your neighbors will undoubtedly praise the arrival of the long-awaited warm weather we’re finally experiencing. Per usual, it was a long winter. The abundance of cool motorized vehicles, like an ATV, we now see on Minnesota roads, trails, and waterways feels like a celebration. With...Read More

Driving in MN After a DUI/DWI Arrest or Conviction In Minnesota, you can be arrested for a DWI if your alcohol concentration level is 0.08 or higher. Receiving a DWI conviction can come with costly consequences, one being the loss of your driver’s license. However, Minnesota does have some options for you to retain your...Read More

How Can I Get A DWI Expunged in Minnesota? How to Remove a Driving While Impaired Conviction From Your Record The Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety says one out of seven licensed Minnesota drivers has at least one DWI  (sometimes called a DUI) on their record. If your record shows a DWI/DUI conviction, you can...Read More

Understanding When You Could Face a Felony DWI/DUI Charge Minnesota law spells out four degrees, or levels, of DWI/DUI. They range from fourth-degree, which is the least serious, to first-degree, which is the most serious If you’re facing DWI charges in Minnesota, you’ll need to understand what makes them a felony. When Can You Be...Read More

Proving Drug or Alcohol Abuse for Child Custody in Minnesota When you’re in a custody battle, a child’s safety and welfare will always be the number one priority of the court. If a parent is proven to be abusing substances, this can result in the loss of custody. Let’s find out what you need to...Read More

The Collateral Damages of Drug Charges Drug convictions can result in serious consequences, including expensive fines and imprisonment. Even after paying the fines and serving minimum jail time, there are collateral damages from drug crimes that can follow you for the long term.  Long-Term Consequences of a Drug Conviction Employment Barriers For people with drug...Read More

What to Expect If You Must Testify Against Your Abuser If you must testify against the person who abused you during a trial, it’s normal to feel scared and overwhelmed. While you may feel fear over facing the person in court, telling your truth can be a critical part of your healing process. First, you...Read More

How Will I Know If a Plea Deal Is Worth It? The most common way for a criminal case to end is through a plea bargain. Criminal trials where a jury declares the defendant innocent or guilty are the exception rather than the rule. If plea bargains are the likely result of criminal charges, it’s...Read More

Testifying in Court Can Be Stressful—Here’s What to Expect As A Witness Taking the stand is not an everyday occurrence for most people. It can be nerve-racking to participate in such an unfamiliar and serious process. Criminal trials can have grave consequences and every participant can feel that weight on their shoulders.  How Likely Is...Read More

The Basics About Different Levels of Criminal Offenses in Minnesota You or someone you know has been accused of a crime, and now you’re trying to understand how serious the charges are. Will you have a criminal record forever? What about possible jail time and fines? To get personal advice specifically for you, reach out...Read More