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      If You Pass Field Sobriety Testing and the Officer Lacks Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment, an Officer Cannot Give you a Preliminary Breath Test

      If You Pass Field Sobriety Testing and the Officer Lacks Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment, an Officer Cannot Give you a Preliminary Breath Test

      If You Pass Field Sobriety Testing and the Officer Lacks Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment, an Officer Cannot Give you a Preliminary Breath Test In a recent decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a driver, reversing the Commissioner of Public Safety’s decision to revoke her driving privileges. The court found that the investigating officer lacked reasonable suspicion...

      The Minnesota Clean Slate Act: A Fresh Start for 2025

      The Minnesota Clean Slate Act: A Fresh Start for 2025

      Starting January 1, 2025, Minnesota is hitting “refresh” on its expungement process with the Clean Slate Act. This groundbreaking legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Jamie Long and Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, aims to make the process of clearing criminal records easier, faster, and more accessible. Here’s what you need to know: Why Clean Slate? The traditional petition-based expungement system was cumbersome,...

      Pulled Over and Questioned for Suspicion of DWI? Know Your Rights!

      Pulled Over and Questioned for Suspicion of DWI? Know Your Rights!

      Pulled Over and Questioned for Suspicion of DWI? Know Your Rights! Police officers can stop a vehicle when they have a reasonable suspicion that the driver is violating the law. This can range from something as minor as touching the fog line to something more severe, such as a motor vehicle accident. Once stopped by the police, the officer may...

      Super Bowl 101: Tailgating Without a Ticket

      Super Bowl 101: Tailgating Without a Ticket

      Super Bowl Sunday is a beloved American holiday, often celebrated with good food, drinks, and most importantly, football! It’s a day when football fans everywhere gather to watch the game and sometimes get a little rowdy.  Statistics show that there may be an uptick in crime on Super Bowl Sunday. In preparation for hosting this year’s celebration, and the potential...

      Attention All Parents! Can You Be Criminally Responsible for Your Child’s Actions? Lessons From the Jennifer Crumbley Prosecution.

      Attention All Parents! Can You Be Criminally Responsible for Your Child’s Actions? Lessons From the Jennifer Crumbley Prosecution.

      February 6, 2024, a groundbreaking verdict was reached in the case of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four students at an Oxford, Michigan, high school in 2021. Jennifer Crumbley and her husband James Crumbley were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter for their role in their son’s rampage, which left four students dead and seven...

      Driving With Marijuana in Your Vehicle? Here’s What to Know.

      Driving With Marijuana in Your Vehicle? Here’s What to Know.

      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...

      Oh Oh, Did Barbie Commit an Assault!

      Oh Oh, Did Barbie Commit an Assault!

      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...

      Can I Drive After a DWI?

      Can I Drive After a DWI?

      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...

      Arrested the Day Before Thanksgiving?

      Arrested the Day Before Thanksgiving?

      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...

      Odor of Marijuana Alone is Not a Basis to Search a Motor Vehicle.

      Odor of Marijuana Alone is Not a Basis to Search a Motor Vehicle.

      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...

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