According to research, a person’s ability to drive becomes impaired when the amount of alcohol in his or her bloodstream reaches 0.08% or higher. Federal law suggests imposing a 0.08% blood alcohol content limit across all 50 states, however each state has the right to set its own BAC limits. Minnesota lawmakers agree with the [...]
If you get arrested there are a few things you should know to avoid getting yourself in more trouble! #1 – Remain calm and composed. #2 – Do not resist arrest. Minnesota law does not allow the right to resist an arrest, even if you believe it’s being done against your rights! #3 – Don’t make any [...]
If you’ve ever been charged in a crime, you may wonder how that will affect your record. Many clients ask me how to get the crime from their record expunged. Here is some basic information from the Minnesota Judicial Branch that explains criminal records and what you can do to manage your record. Q: What [...]
When an individual commits the crime of false pretenses, they misrepresent a fact in order to acquire someone else’s property. Obtaining property through false pretenses is a crime, punishable in most states by fines and imprisonment. While state laws vary in defining this crime, the general idea is the same: to be found guilty of [...]
I like to hear general questions from clients and those needing legal advice. This one is from a teenager looking for help regarding his record: Q: I’m 16 and received a misdemeanor citation class C a few days ago for shoplifting. It’s my first ticket ever and I was told that it would be on my record. [...]
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