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In Minnesota, auto theft is considered grand theft, a felony offense punishable by fines up to $10,000 and a prison sentence up to five years or more.
A 3rd Degree DWI in Minnesota is a serious offense with penalties that include a driver's license revocation, whiskey plates, steep fines, and jail time if convicted.
When an offender is placed on probation, the offender must abide by his/her probation requirements which may include fines, electronic house arrest, jail time, community service, and other restrictions.
Under spousal privilege laws, one spouse cannot be forced to give evidence or testify against the other spouse in a legal proceeding or court trial. However, there are several exceptions and conditions.
Minnesota Statutes require certain DWI offenders to replace their impounded license plates with special restricted use "whiskey plates" on all vehicles they own or intend to drive during the impound period.
Although every DUI case has the potential to go to trial, most are resolved through plea bargains. There are many factors that help determine the best way to proceed with a case, but ultimately, it is up to the defendant to choose whether to bring the case before a judge or jury or accept a plea bargain.
If a defendant is determined to be legally insane, he/she can use an insanity defense to avoid legal responsibility for a crime.
In Minnesota, certain criminal convictions may result in a person's loss of firearm privileges even if the offense is not a felony.
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