Criminal Sexual Conduct: Teens and Statutory Rape Charges Unfortunately, there are many cases where teenagers get charged with felony criminal sexual conduct as a result of consensual sexual activity. These charges are sometimes referred to as “statutory rape” charges because (for example) Minnesota statutes make it illegal for a person under the age of 16

Most criminal defense attorneys have been asked the question “How can you represent someone that you know is guilty?” There are many ways to answer that question, but an April 26, 2017 decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court provides some insight. There are often significant legal issues to address even when a person has clearly

For many years, criminal charges for illegal possession of drugs were almost always felonies. The main exception was possession of a small amount of marijuana, which was not a felony. But possession of more than a small amount of marijuana and possession of any amount of illegal street drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin carried

Probation Violations in Minnesota When someone is sentenced after pleading guilty or being found guilty of a felony, the court can either send the person to prison or place them on probation. When placing a person on probation the court normally stays the imposition or execution of sentence, so the prison time is “hanging over

Seat Belt Gag Rule The Minnesota “Seat Belt Gag Rule” currently provides that evidence of the use or failure to use seat belts and child car seats is not admissible in personal injury and property damage litigation arising out of car accidents. (See Minn. Stat. 169.685 Subd. 4.) The Minnesota Legislature House Civil Law Committee

Be Visible! Drive With Headlights On: MN Statute 169.48 Most drivers know they should keep their headlights on while driving in the rain. Besides being a good idea to improve visibility and safety, Minnesota Statute 169.48 requires drivers to use headlamps and tail lamps any time from sunset to sunrise, any time when it is

MN DWI Forfeiture Law May Cause Permanent Loss of Your Vehicle Minnesota DWI forfeiture law allows law enforcement to forfeit vehicles from certain DWI offenders (see Minn. Stat. 169A.63). Permanent loss of a vehicle used in a DWI offense is a huge consequence. Defeating or Reducing Forfeiture with DWI Charges There are several possible ways

Minnesota law is being changed to require people to provide their car insurance information when renewing license tabs. Read the article here…