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Criminal investigation fields remain populated by humans, which means that human mistakes can and do happen. This can come in the form of the contamination of important evidence. Contamination may occur at any step in the investigation process, by any number of...
When a Minnesota traffic stop leads to a charge of either driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, quite a bit depends on the outcome of your case. While a conviction for drunk driving might mean jail time, the loss of your driver’s license and other...
It can be difficult to be away from home under the best circumstances. However, if you were facing criminal accusations, you might feel the effects of this isolation even more. Acting emotionally would probably not benefit you or improve the outcome of your case. Here...
If an officer pulls you over for violating one of the many traffic laws, you may be wondering what the penalties are. There are different violation classifications, depending on the severity of the offense. Penalties vary based on the classification. Although it may...
Stores depend on paying customers to keep their operations afloat. Because of this, they view shoplifting as an existential crisis. Meanwhile, the data suggest the problem is an insignificant threat to their livelihoods. Regardless, companies bring the weight of the...
Minnesota’s statutory law recognizes several different degrees of offenses for Driving While Intoxicated. A person with one or more previous convictions for DWI will face increasingly severe penalties for subsequent offenses. Here are some key points to understand...
The chain of command for evidence in a criminal case is only one component of ensuring the evidence is not contaminated. Unfortunately, there are times when laboratory personnel or law enforcement officials make mistakes and contaminate evidence. This can greatly...
Once an officer places you under arrest, your first thoughts may include wondering when you will get out. Nobody wants to be stuck behind bars, so this is a natural question. The answer depends on your situation. Minnesota Court Rules outline the different scenarios...
A person accused of a crime in Minnesota faces several challenges. Fortunately, in the quest for justice, individuals have several rights on both the federal and state levels, established by lawmakers. Information on the basic rights of the accused cover many...
If you currently face drunk driving charges and you are under the age of 21, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the different ways that these allegations could affect your life. In some cases, drunk driving charges pose the risk of time behind bars and...