Gun laws vary widely from state to state, and whether you’re a resident or a visitor, it’s important to understand these laws before carrying a firearm in a certain state. In Minnesota, open carrying of a firearm is legal as long as the person has a permit. However, there are exceptions and related regulations. The…
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Driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota has four degrees of severity, with the first degree being the most serious and the fourth being least serious. Though Minnesota considers fourth-degree DWI a misdemeanor offense, it still comes with criminal consequences that can greatly affect the life of a convicted driver. Here’s what…
Third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota. Though this is less severe than a felony DWI, it is more serious than a simple misdemeanor, with penalties that include jail time, fines, and license revocation. If you are charged with a third-degree DWI, contact an experienced defense attorney to protect your rights…
Second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is the second most serious level of DWI in Minnesota. It is a gross misdemeanor with similar punishments as those of third-degree DWI. One significant difference, however, is that second-degree DWI has harsher minimum penalties: a convicted driver could get a longer mandatory jail sentence and have their vehicle forfeited….
First-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is the most serious level of DWI in Minnesota. It is a felony that comes with severe punishments including the possibility of years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, vehicle forfeiture, driver’s license cancellation, and years of driving restrictions. These direct penalties can also have significant ripple effects such…
Though driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a fairly common offense, the consequences of a DWI charge can be serious. In Minnesota, DWI or DUI (driving under the influence) is punishable with possible jail time, house arrest (Electronic home monitoring), community service, and fines. The accused may also suffer other effects such as losing their driver’s…
Understanding legal definitions and interperting crime statistics is challenging but it gives us great insights with which to better help our clients. Follow along in this important discussion on numbers and the Language of the Law. The 2021 Uniform Crime Report, compiled by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) of the Minnesota Department of Public…
Over 80% of the most serious crimes recorded and reported by the FBI fall under the broad category of crimes against property, which includes theft-related offenses. This makes crimes against property the most often reported major crime in the United States. The 2021 Uniform Crime Report, prepared by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) of…
Crimes against society, also referred to as crimes against public order, are offenses that transgress the standards and moral principles that are widely accepted in society. This could apply if your conduct disturbed or harmed other members of society. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) receives information regarding criminal activity…
Criminal sexual conduct (CSC) is a serious crime in Minnesota, punishable with prison terms, large fines, and potential registration as a predatory offender. Here are answers to common questions about Minnesota law on criminal sexual conduct. If you have been accused or are facing charges of a sex crime, talk to an experienced defense lawyer…
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