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Jan: 26, 2014

Minnesota DWI crash suspect attempts mental illness defense

One Minnesota defendant claims that mental incapacity following the DWI crash he caused led him to leave the scene. The Star Tribune reports that yesterday, the Minnesota jury didn’t buy that defense.

Jan: 25, 2014

Minnesota court finds cracks in windshield-related DWI defense

It all basically started with a windshield. A crack in a Burnsville woman’s windshield prompted what has become a debated DWI and assault case. It’s gone through the district court and recently was heard and ruled upon by the Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Jan: 25, 2014

Drinking and Flying Don’t Mix? Drunk Flyer Detoxed and Sent to Jail After Assaulting Cops

A reminder for travelers drinking and flying: maybe do your drinking after you get on the plane. Earlier this weekend, a Minneapolis flyer was arrested when she had the police called on her for being extremely intoxicated while waiting to board a plane at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Not only was she not allowed to board her flight, she was also taken in to custody. The police planned to merely send her to Detox to sleep it off. But, that was not good enough for her.

Jan: 25, 2014

Minnesota debate: Should Sunday liquor sales be legalized?

In this time of economic hardship, it isn’t surprising that Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to allow liquor sales on Sundays. Most states already allow this, with Minnesota being one of the only 13 states left to take on the more progressive business option regarding alcohol.

Jan: 25, 2014

Driver Sentenced to 4 years for Criminal Vehicular Homicide (CVH)

Recently, Hennepin County District Court Judge Mark Wernick sentenced a driver to four years in prison for Criminal Vehicular Homicide, even though it was dark and rainy out at the time the driver accidentally struck a pedestrian. John R. Peterson, the 23 year old driver, was convicted of Criminal Vehicular Homicide for accidentally running over Kandyce Stoffel. The victim was also 23 at the time, and was walking in the road in Dinkytown, a section of Minneapolis, Minnesota near the University of Minnesota, at the time of the crash.

Jan: 25, 2014

Minnesota driver with 20 DWIs still not convicted of felony

A recent Minnesota criminal case opens up an opportunity for us to discuss drunk driving laws throughout Hennepin County and the rest of the state. Specifically, we’d like to explain what it takes to turn a DWI charge into felony status.

Jan: 25, 2014

How parents can prevent underage drinking problems

There are various theories that swirl around when it comes to teaching kids the rights and wrongs about alcohol use. According to a Minnesota study, it seems like at least one popular theory can be ruled out.

Jan: 03, 2014

Woman charged for allegedly attacking Minneapolis candidate

An 18-year-old woman is facing aggravated robbery and assault charges after allegedly attacking a man who was once a candidate for mayor of Minneapolis. The incident occurred at the Mall of America on Dec. 26, 2013. The Brooklyn Park woman is facing a possible 20-year prison sentence for each of the three felony counts, as well as a fine of $35,000.

Dec: 03, 2013

Minnesota man facing felony charges related to terrorism

A man from the eastern Minnesota city of Braham is facing 21 felony charges related to several incidents that occurred over the past two years. The felonies are related to weapons of mass destruction and terrorism. It is thought that the incidents in question are related to the man’s divorce from his wife.

Dec: 03, 2013

Minnesota man and woman face stiff drug charges

A Brainerd man and woman are facing prison time of up to 30 years after being charged with possessing and selling drugs. A search warrant for a property on Wise Road led to the discovery of around 15 grams of methamphetamine in addition to a large amount of cash. That quantity of meth is estimated to be worth about $2,000. A district court in Crow Wing also brought several other felony charges against the man, including several counts of fifth-degree drug possession and selling a marijuana-type mixture.

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