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Open Carry Laws in Minnesota

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 
Open Carry Laws in Minnesota

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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What is Fourth-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 
What is Fourth-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

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…

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What is Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Monday, December 12th, 2022 
What is Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

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…

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What is Second-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 
What is Second-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

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….

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What is First-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 
What is First-Degree DWI in Minnesota

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…

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How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Friday, October 14th, 2022 
How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Minnesota

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…

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Minnesota Crimes Against Persons Statistics

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 
Minnesota Crimes Against Persons Statistics

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…

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Minnesota Crimes Against Property Statistics

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Thursday, August 4th, 2022 
Minnesota Crimes Against Property Statistics

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…

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Minnesota Crimes Against Society Statistics

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Monday, July 11th, 2022 
Minnesota Crimes Against Society Statistics

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…

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Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 
Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Frequently Asked Questions

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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