A DWI conviction in Minnesota can have consequences that reach beyond fines, jail time, and a criminal record. If you’re a professional in a specially-licensed field like medicine, law, education, or real estate, a DWI conviction might jeopardize your ability to continue working. Read More...
According to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, there were around 34,000 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state at the beginning of last year. Given the rising popularity of electric cars and trucks, this figure could increase significantly over the coming years. Read More...
According to a recent report from the Motley Fool, the average annual cost of motor insurance in Minnesota is now $2,909. Though this is slightly less than the national average, it’s still a sizable amount of money. Read More...
According to statistics from 2018, nearly 500,000 Minnesota residents (around 9% of the state population) are foreign-born individuals. Immigrants have brushes with the law in the same way American citizens do, but, depending on what kind of visa you have, your status as an immigrant may mean you receive different treatment following a criminal conviction. Read More...
Along with the three field sobriety tests, the breathalyzer test is a common method law enforcement agencies across the US use to assess whether a driver has been drinking alcohol excessively. When you exhale into a breathalyzer, it can estimate the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream by measuring how much of it is on your breath. Read More...
Every American enjoys rights and freedoms under the US Constitution. The First Amendment guarantees your right to free speech, while the Second provides for the right to own and use firearms. Read More...
For decades, drunk driving has been a significant issue in the US, with billions spent every year on injuries, damage, and the legal system. Read More...
A number of American states require drivers to attach “whiskey plates” to their vehicles after a DUI or DWI conviction. Ohio became the first state to impose a rule like this in 1967. Read More...
If you’ve ever seen a film or television show in which a police officer arrested someone, you probably heard them tell the suspect “you have the right to remain silent.” Why must law enforcement officials do this? Read More...
As of January this year, Minnesota’s prison population was just over 7,000 according to figures from the Department of Corrections. Full-time incarceration is a costly crime management tool for the taxpayer, so authorities try to keep offenders out of cells where workable alternatives are available. Read More...