DUI vehicular homicide results when a person dies due to gross negligence or drunk driving, as well as fleeing the scene of an accident where a person dies.
In Minnesota, defendants may face misdemeanor or felony theft charges. Specific charges and sentences imposed will depend on the circumstances of the alleged offense and the value of the stolen property.
College campuses across the country are experiencing an alarming trend of falsely reported hate crimes, resulting in arrests and fines for accusers and monetary settlements for victims who are falsely accused.
When a driver is intoxicated and driving with kids in the car, he/she may be arrested and charged with aggravated DUI as well as child endangerment. Both crimes may be charged as felony offenses with harsh penalties, including jail time.
When a person is charged with burglary in Minnesota, implementing the right defense strategy can mean the difference between a non-guilty verdict and years in prison.
A breathalyzer test is only one way for a police officer to determine drunk driving. There are a variety of other field sobriety tests that can be used to see if a driver is driving under the influence.
Facing charges and wondering, “what is justifiable homicide?” While homicide by firearm is typically justified in the United States if a person feels threatened with great bodily harm, Minnesota has an additional “duty to retreat” law.
