1
Aug

DWI - License Revocation Law Change - 2018

DWI, Loss of License
One of the most immediate and difficult consequences that come from a DWI charge is the license revocation. A person charged with a DWI can have their license revoked for anywhere between 30 days and multiple years, including having a B-card restrict…
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17
Jul

Leaving the Scene of an Accident - Hit and Run

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Traffic Violation
Accidents happen. They don’t necessarily result in criminal charges – after all, they are called accidents. But sometimes, an accident can lead to criminal charges for failing to properly obey the traffic laws or if a driver leaves the sc…
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6
Jul

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2018 Rising Star

Firm News, In the Media
Mr. Gempeler was named a 2018 Rising Star. This is the fourth consecutive year – which coincides with his tenure at North Star – being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It’s a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of…
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28
Jun

SCOTUS Opinion - Warrant Required to Get Cell Phone Tower Records

Case Law Updates, Constitutional Rights
In a surprising decision in Carpenter v. U.S., the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that law enforcement must have a warrant in order to seek historical cell phone tower records that can accurately identify the location of a person b…
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15
Jun

Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images - Revenge Porn Law

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Sex Crimes/Child Pornography Crimes
Sexting and similar communications have led to the oversharing of explicit images. To combat that, Minnesota enacted a revenge porn law to criminalize the improper sharing of sexually explicit images. The crime is actually called: Nonconsensual Disse…
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4
May

Criminal Vehicular Homicide Attorneys

Criminal Vehicular Operation, Felonies
Criminal vehicular homicide is an extremely serious charge with long-last consequences, including prison. If you are facing this charge, it is absolutely imperative that you hire an experienced and skilled Minnesota criminal vehicular homicide attorn…
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3
May

Domestic Assault - Intent to Cause Fear Defined

Assault, Domestic Assault
There are two ways a person can be charged with domestic assault – actually causing bodily harm (i.e. punching someone) or by causing fear of immediate bodily harm. For the latter, the State must prove specific intent to cause fear of immediate…
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26
Apr

Reckless Driving Attorney

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Traffic Violation
A Minnesota Reckless Driving offense is one of the most serious non-DWI traffic charges. It is a misdemeanor to start with, but could become a gross misdemeanor if there is a certain amount of harm caused by the reckless driving conduct. With such se…
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29
Mar

Driving While Impaired - Defined

DWI
Most of the time, when someone is facing a driving while impaired charge, they face two counts – one is based upon a test result above the legal limit of .08 and the other is based upon demonstrated impairment. In order to prove the latter, the…
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1
Mar

Carrying While Under the Influence

Case Law Updates, Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Gun Rights
In Minnesota, it is illegal to be carrying while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The offense can be either a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, requiring possible jail and/or a heavy fine, not to mention revocation of the pers…
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