Today the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the odor of marijuana in a motor vehicle by itself, does not allow police to search the vehicle. In State v. Torgeson,Mr. Torgeson was stopped by the police for having improper lighting on his vehicle. When the police spoke with Mr. Torgeson they detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Mr. Torgeson and his...
Starting September 6, 2023 the Anoka Social District will officially begin its trial period. Social District hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through October 7, 2023. The trial period will kick off with the Bad Behavior concert, part of Anoka’s Rockin’ on the Rum summer concert series. The measure was initially passed in the State Legislature,...
Anoka Food Truck Festival There is no better way to discover food than stopping by your local food truck for lunch. The City of Anoka takes this very seriously and for the 6th year in a row will be welcoming the 2023 Anoka Food Truck Festival on August 19th from 11 AM to 9 PM, hosted by the Minnesota Food...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz just signed the legislature’s HF100 bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Minnesota. Beginning August 1, adults over the age of 21 may possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower in a public place, and up to two pounds of cannabis flower in an individual’s private residence. One may possess up to eight grams...
School is out, the sun is shining, and it is the first national holiday of the summer. Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of soldiers who died in the Civil War, it has since expanded to honor all fallen members of the U.S. Military. Unfortunately, in modern times, Memorial Day has become one...
St. Patrick’s Day is known as a popular drinking holiday. But is it worth it to drink and drive tonight? Here are some consequences of getting a DWI on St. Patrick’s Day. Jail Time It’s not a given that you’ll spend time in jail if you are arrested for a DWI. However, you will be locked up if any of...
As we enter a new 2023 snowmobiling season, it is important to keep safety in mind when operating snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles this winter. In 2018, Little Alan’s Law (Minnesota Statutes section 183) was passed and created zero-tolerance DWI laws for these vehicles after a drunk snowmobile driver caused the death of an 8-year-old in Minnesota. Now, if you get...
When you get charged with a DWI, there are not just criminal penalties that go along with it, but civil penalties, too. Under Minnesota Statute § 169A.54, subd. 1, a person’s license can be revoked for a period of anywhere from 30 days up to 6 years, depending on the level of DWI they are charged with. This period may be...
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 DWI. But why? For certain degrees of DWIs, you may be...
You can be charged with a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or even a felony DWI. The seriousness of the charge relates to how many “aggravating factors” are present in a particular case. That means that all DWIs start at the misdemeanor level (called a “fourth degree”) and can increase in severity based on any aggravating factors. The factors that can aggravate...
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