Minnesota drivers like you should familiarize yourself with DUI laws in the state. This not only includes potential penalties you may face if convicted of a charge. It also includes learning how law enforcement goes about finding out who is driving under the...
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A DUI is possible even with little to no alcohol
When someone mentions drunk driving, most people envision someone who is under the influence of copious amounts of alcohol and is swerving all over the road. Although those drivers do find themselves under arrest for a DUI, not all cases match that scenario. A person...
Full and partial criminal expungements
For many residents in Minnesota who are arrested for criminal offenses, one of the biggest concerns is how long the event may interfere with their life. If a person is convicted of a crime, or perhaps even only charged with a crime but never convicted, the impact may...
How can expunging a felony record provide a fresh start?
Minnesota is one of the states that offers individuals the opportunity to expunge or seal an arrest and felony conviction record. While your legal record remains in the court's database, it is not available to the public once a judge agrees to honor your request. The...
Is DNA reliable evidence?
For decades now, DNA evidence has held the prime spot as the ultimate evidence. It is scientific and impossible to dispute. However, this is now in question as science advances and DNA evidence actually becomes less reliable as a result. If you face criminal charges...
Why is breath used to measure BAC?
Mention the term "drunk driving charges" to anyone in Rochester, and they will likely immediately think of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. If this is an all-too-familiar scenario to you, then you may be...
Eyewitness lineups may lead to wrongful convictions
In some criminal cases, the prosecution will ask any witnesses involved in the case to choose the suspect out of a lineup. Yet, when witnesses and/or victims of a crime make their selection, the results may be inaccurate. Errors made during this tedious process can...
How does BAC affect your driving ability?
If you're pulled over under the suspicion of drunk driving, a breathalyzer will most likely be administered. Breathalyzers measures your blood alcohol content (BAC) to determine whether you're over the legal driving limit of .08%. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Fear of crime increases despite falling statistics
Many people in Minnesota have a great fear of crime, something that has led to public support for harsh policies in the criminal justice system. Many of these policies have since inspired opposition, especially for how they disproportionately affect people of color...
Are you convinced the results were wrong on your breath test?
Do you think it is possible that, without ever having a drop of alcoholic beverage, you could still face drunk driving charges if a Minnesota police officer pulls you over and arrests you after you fail a breath screening? If you answered "Yes," you are correct. The...