20
Nov

Patience and the Correct Legal Strategy Is Needed When Facing Multiple Criminal Cases

Criminal Charges, Felonies
This post is dedicated to that parent, or that significant other who has a loved one in their lives who has a number of serious criminal cases pending at one time. It’s daunting. Frightening. And stressful. You may be at a loss about what to do…
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8
Nov

Subsequent Drug Crime Convictions in Minnesota

Drug Crimes, Felonies
EDITOR’S NOTE: The law has changed since this post. Here is a link about the law change on this topic: https://www.northstarcriminaldefense.com/drug-crime-sentencing-new-laws-effective-today/ For possession or sale drug crimes, the penalties im…
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5
Nov

School Bus Stop Arm Violation in Minnesota

Loss of License, Traffic Violation
A traffic ticket that carries a heavy penalty is the passing of or failing to stop for a school bus in violation of Minn. Stat. 169.444, which is formerly known as the school bus stop arm violation. Due to the presence of children surrounding a schoo…
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2
Nov

DWI Consequences for Commercial Drivers

DWI, Loss of License
Prior references and discussions about license consequences following a DWI conviction deal with non-commercial drivers. Different revocation periods apply to those that drive for a living. The result is a much more severe and strict revocation perio…
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