A request from a law enforcement officer to submit to a breathalyzer test can be a frightening moment. Keeping calm and making a rational decision could mean the difference between going to jail and going home. Drivers in Minnesota and across the United States make...
Criminal Defense
Do you have to allow a police search?
A police officer comes to the door and tells you that he needs to come inside and have a look around. It's your house, but you suddenly feel like you just have to do whatever the officer orders you to do. The police are in authority, after all. Do you have to allow...
Breath tests need to be calibrated
A breath test, often called a Breathalyzer, is a common test that police officers will use to determine whether or not someone is over the legal limit. They have other options, such as blood tests, but breath tests are one of the most common ways to get a blood...
Illinois just sold $3.2 million in marijuana
Marijuana continues to become legal around the country. What began in places like Colorado and Washington has now spread to Michigan and, most recently, Illinois.It appears to be popular. In just one day with legal marijuana, Illinois made about $3.2 million. Even...
Make sure you understand the conditions of your probation
If you get let out on probation, that does not simply mean you're free to go. Probation comes with very strict regulations. Even a minor violation can lead to an arrest. You may not think it's a big deal, but the authorities do not agree.As such, it's critical that...
Witnesses may remember things inaccurately
If you get accused of a crime that you did not commit, you may feel shocked and surprised. It's hard to imagine any other reaction. However, if a witness comes forward and says that they saw you carry out the crime, that may take your shock to another level.How could...
DUI convictions potentially compromised by test recall
Those who were already convicted on DUI charges in Minnesota could have another chance to plead their case. Hundreds of test kits were recently recalled, and they may compromise thousands of cases.Some claim that the cases could actually get thrown out, as the...
Hemp-based products leading to legal headaches for some users
Despite the lethal dangers of drugs like opioids, one of the most controversial drugs in the United States continues to be marijuana. This is because the legal status of the drug and its derivative products is always changing. State laws don’t match one another,...