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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29
Oct

Traveling to Canada After a DWI

DWI
Among the several collateral consequences that come from a DWI, one of the more surprising ones – and one that often doesn’t become an issue until it’s too late – is that a DWI conviction can bar entry into Canada. Whenever you travel to Cana…
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Tags: dwi, DWI law, Minneapolis DWI attorney, Minnesota DWI Lawyer, Traveling After A DWI
26
Oct

Minnesota Sex Offender Registration Length

Sex Crimes/Child Pornography Crimes
Sex offense registration (a.k.a. predatory offender registration) is required under a variety of circumstances outlined in Minn. Stat. 243.166, subd. 1b. Typically, it follows these convictions: Murder while committing a sex crime; Kidnapping; Crimin…
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22
Oct

You Can Avoid Having a Speeding Violation End Up On Your Record

Loss of License, Traffic Violation
As has been previously discussed in this blog, keeping your driving record clean is extremely important so as to avoid collateral consequences such as an increase in insurance premiums and risking losing your license. There are a number of ways you m…
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Tags: License, Minnesota traffic violations attorney, Speeding, Traffic Violations
15
Oct

Temporary Reinstatement of Driving Privileges Following a DWI

DWI
One of the most impactful collateral consequences following a DWI happens almost immediately – your driver’s license is revoked seven days later for a lengthy period of time. This happens administratively, meaning it’s automatic and without jud…
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Tags: DWI law, Minnesota DWI attorney, Minnesota DWI Lawyer, Reinstatement
5
Oct

Cameras are Coming to a Courtroom Near You

In the Media
Starting November 2015, cameras will be permitted in court during criminal proceedings. To begin with (this is only a pilot project to start), cameras will be allowed into the courtroom during sentencing hearings essentially – i.e. after a guil…
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1
Oct

A BB Gun is a Firearm... Somehow...

Case Law Updates, Felonies, Gun Rights
Hey there ho there, average happy Minnesota citizen. You are blissfully unaware of the pronouncements of your nearest Court of Appeals 3-person panel of judges, because… well, you are wise, and have a happy full life, and it’s only nerds…
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27
Sep

Bail Amounts in Minnesota

Arrest, Domestic Assault, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
When a person is in custody, he or she can be released on their own recognizance, on conditions (called conditional release) that may include a condition of reduced bail, or on maximum bail. So, the question we often get is – what is the maximu…
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24
Sep

Statute of Limitations for Criminal Charges in Minnesota

Criminal Charges, Statute of Limitation
You may not realize that there is a statute of limitations period by which the State must bring an indictment or criminal complaint against an individual. Minn. Stat. 628.26 lists out the applicable statute of limitations for each type of crime. Ther…
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Tags: Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense, Statute of Limitations
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