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…
Burglary is usually viewed as a theft-related crime. While stealing is often an element for convictions, the State does not require you to have actually stolen something to prosecute you. Burglary is defined by Minnesota law as the illegal entry into a building with the intent to commit a felony or misdemeanor— either directly or…
Domestic violence is defined as an act of inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily damage on a family or household member with the aim to inflict fear of bodily harm or death, according to Minnesota law. Domestic violence includes threatening or physically harming someone by grabbing their arm, beating, kicking, or choking them. Domestic violence…
Unlike simple assault, which is a misdemeanor, aggravated assault is a felony in Minnesota, punishable with up to 20 years in prison and up to $30,000 in fines. Naturally, it can be nerve-racking to get charged with this serious offense. Here’s what you need to know about Minnesota’s aggravated assault charges and what to do…
“Stand your ground” is the colloquial term for laws that allow you to apply force as self-defense without the obligation to retreat first. Not all states in the U.S. have such a law. In states that don’t have a “stand your ground” law, you’re required to first try to escape the danger before you can…
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