A person who helps another person commit a crime can face criminal charges. Aiding and abetting, sometimes known as accomplice liability, is a legal tool that imposes penalties that are the same as those of the actual crime itself.
Minnesota Statutes classify murder into three degrees: First degree, second degree, and third degree. Premeditation and intent are the two main factors that determine the classification of murder.
More than half of all families that host Halloween parties intend on having alcohol at their events. If guests drive home after a night of imbibing, they might find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Minnesota law allows the police to arrest people with or without a warrant. When a person is arrested, the 36 and 48-hour rules apply, depending on the nature of the arrest and whether the person is a juvenile or an adult.
Minnesota residents can get a DWI for operating vehicles other than their car while intoxicated. It is illegal to operate any motorable vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If a juvenile (less than 18 years old) is charged with a felony in Minnesota, long-term, serious consequences can follow him or her for years to come if the child is found guilty.
