People in Minnesota have had various reactions to the announcement that DWI laws will be changing soon in August. Under the new rules, someone with a blood alcohol concentration of .16 percent can be charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI and could face harsher...
Month: July 2015
Recent Supreme Court Decision on Three Strikes Law: Decreasing the Non-Violent Prison Population
While the prison population increased over the last several decades according to the latest Pew Charitable Trust study on incarceration rates and costs from 1980 to 2013, which reveals a whopping “518” percent rise, the recent Supreme Court decision on a Minnesota...
Minneapolis DWI Lawyer addresses influx DWI police officers in Minnesota
There will be even more DWI police officers patrolling the streets in Minnesota in the coming weeks and months. According to a report from CBS Minnesota, 12 police agencies in the state were awarded grants for new DWI enforcement. Although recent numbers show...
A Minneapolis DWI Attorney Explains Boating DWI Charges
When many of us hear the term DWI, it’s common to have a mental image of someone erratically driving a vehicle on a roadway. A charge of driving while intoxicated, however, is not limited to operating a vehicle on a road. A DWI charge can also occur while boating in...
Do I Really Need a Minneapolis DWI Lawyer to Cut a Plea Deal?
Most of us can remember seeing, at some point in our lives, at least one or two comedies on the “big screen,” where a down-on- their luck man or woman manages to “beat” the system. Through hard work and the sheer force of their determination...
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyers Understand Theft Statutes
Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers well understand the Minnesota theft statutes described under Section 609.52. As most thefts involve property, the state’s definition of property is detailed: “All forms of tangible property, whether real or personal, without...
New DWI Gross Misdemeanor Trigger Lowered
Minneapolis DWI lawyers are likely to see an uptick in business starting in August as stiffer penalties for certain DWI offenses go into effect. Right now anyone caught with a blood alcohol level of 0.16 is charged with a misdemeanor and risks 90 days in jail and a...
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Expungement
A criminal conviction is a serious matter. A desperate decision, hastily made, can affect your life for years later. Convicted felons have difficulty finding honest work once they’re released from prison, difficulty finding a place to live, and until probation is...
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney Reminds You the Law is for Everyone
Minneapolis criminal defense attorney Matthew Martin wants to remind you that the law is for everyone, including police officers. Sgt. Jesse Grabow, a public information officer with the Minnesota State Patrol, faces charges of driving 94 mph in a 55 mph zone. Sgt....
This Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney Is A Step Ahead of the Politicians
As the 2016 presidential campaign gains steam, it appears that the slogan “tough on crime”, if not totally deflated, seems to be giving way to a call to end mass incarceration. Recent statements by Hilary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Marc Rubio, and Jeb Bush, candidates who are...