Canadian law does not allow persons with certain criminal offenses to enter the country. Per the visa and immigration information, “those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered members of an Inadmissible Class” and are therefore denied entry to Canada. However, a person may apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. One can apply for a Temporary...
Facing license suspension? Unfortunately this is a serious and very annoying punishment for those who have acted recklessly on and off the road. If you are facing a license suspension, it is in your best interest to contact a Minneapolis traffic offense lawyer. You may be able to get your suspension reduced or completely cleared allowing you to get behind...
So last time I covered what you need to know if you are pulled over for DWI / DUI in Minnesota. This time the assumption is that you have now been arrested. For Part II, what you need to know about being arrested for DWI / DUI… Remember you’re on candid camera in the cop car Remember this from last time – assume...
So what would you do if you were stopped by the police for drunk driving? I have over 20 years of experience handling DWI / DUI cases, and believe me, people do all kinds of things which make their case harder to defend. Here are some pointers to keep in mind if you are stopped or arrested for drunk driving… Be polite BE POLITE. This rule...
White Collar Crime…the phrase conjures up visions of white men, executives, wearing suits and ties standing at a shredding machine, doesn’t it? But does the executive stereotype fit today? The phrase has been around since about 1939 and has carried several definitions which all centered on the upper class status of the people accused. But looking at a list of white collar...
The simple answer is: ALWAYS. No matter how small the item, taking something that is not yours is a crime, plain and simple. There have been literally hundreds of thousands of theft charges written by prosecutors for thefts in which the defendant is accused of stealing less than five dollars worth of merchandise from a store. If you have kids and...
Last time I laid out the basics of criminal assault in Minnesota. In this article, I will outline some common defenses when a person is charged with assault. Self Defense A defendant can argue self-defense when he or she agrees that act of assault occurred occurred, but claims that it was justified by the other person’s threatening actions. A jury must...
Assault and battery are two different issues in civil lawsuits. In criminal court, however, assault and battery fall under one statute – there is no difference. The only difference is in the severity of the crime, or the “degree”. A person commits assault when they do something with the intent to hurt someone or make them think they are about...
I got a DWI, when can I drive again? Whether your license was revoked or canceled as inimical (dangerous) to public safety, you may still be able to drive again soon. If, that is, you qualify for the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Program. Ignition Inter-what? An Ignition Interlock is a small device that is installed in your vehicle. It looks like a cell phone. ...
Can you really lock up your court records and throw away the key? The short answer is, it depends. You can, but it’s not as easy as turning a key in a lock. What is an Expungement? To request an “expungement of criminal records” is just another way of saying you are asking the court to seal the criminal record,...
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