Have you ever wondered about the rules for stopping when encountering a school bus? If so, you’re not alone. Familiarizing yourself with the proper protocols mandated by Minnesota law is essential to ensure the safety of children on school buses and to avoid the potential criminal consequences of failing to stop when legally required to do so. According to Minnesota...
Now that marijuana has been legalized in Minnesota, it’s important to remember the laws surrounding its possession, use, and transportation. While it is now legal to transport certain amounts of marijuana in your vehicle, the law restricts where you can store it. The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled the odor of marijuana is not enough for an officer to search...
2023 was a big year for Minnesota Legislation, including fresh changes and additions to Minnesota’s expungement laws. Expungement is the sealing of an individual’s criminal record, which prevents public access to the record absent a court order. Your criminal record includes charges you have been convicted of, as well as charges you faced that were dismissed. In many cases, expungements...
The 2023 Barbie movie was a blockbuster hit with powerful messages of self-discovery following an existential crisis as well as handy tips for fighting the patriarchy. The movie also features an iconic scene of Barbie and Ken getting arrested after Barbie instinctively punches a beachgoer in the face after he groped her backside. It got us thinking, would Barbie be...
No-Knock search warrants are increasingly controversial in both practice and perception. Tragic outcomes resulting from law enforcement’s use of No-Knock search warrants has fueled both a public policy debate and legal debate. Minnesota is no exception to these debates as No-Knock search warrants are legal. From a policy perspective, compelling arguments exist both for and against law enforcements’ ability to...
On May 19, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law the amendments to Minnesota Statute 626.14, titled Time and Manner of Service; No-Knock Search Warrants. These amendments went into effect on August 1, 2023. The changes to the statute include amendments to the language in Subdivisions 2 and 3, as well as the addition of Subdivision 2a. The new language...
DWIs can have serious consequences, including the revocation of your driver’s license. How long the revocation lasts depends on the circumstances of the case and the charges. For example, an individual facing their first DWI whose blood alcohol content (BAC) tested under 0.16 face a 90-day license revocation while a person whose BAC was over 0.16 or individuals who have...
What If I’m Arrested for a DWI the Day Before Thanksgiving? The Day Before Thanksgiving is considered one of the heaviest drinking days of the year which means DWI patrol will likely be significant. Whether you are drinking with your family or with old friends, the day before Thanksgiving is one of the worst days to get arrested for a...
Part of what makes Halloween fun is both the tricks and the treats! However, sometimes the tricks can land you in more trouble than you bargained for. In Minnesota, vandalism and damage to property is charged in four degrees, depending on how expensive it is to repair or replace whatever was damaged. For all charges of damage to property, the...
The city of Anoka enjoys a long and rich history with Halloween. As the goolish day approaches, we at Brandt Kettwick Defense want to recognize this history and provide some useful tips should your celebration turn frightful. Over 100 years ago Anoka held their first Halloween parade as a deterrent from the pranks of the local youth. Anoka’s celebration evolved...
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