Drunk driving campaign leads to 9 arrests
Albert Lea police officers took nine people into custody during an anti-DUI campaign held in Freeborn County between Aug. 18 and Sept. 1. Over 300 Minnesota law enforcement agencies took part in the initiative. According to authorities, one of the defendants was arrested after entering a stranger’s house and sitting on a couch. Two others […]
Police raid gas station for drugs
In a raid conducted on Aug. 31, the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force searched a Top Star gas station and alleged stash house in Shakopee. Four people were detained when the authorities executed their search warrant. The gas station is near the Shakopee Police Department on Marshall road, and the stash house is located on […]
Man accepts plea deal after heroin sale causes overdose
A 28-year-old Minnesota man will likely serve 39 months in prison after pleading guilty to the felony charge of possessing more than 3 grams of heroin. The plea agreement spared him from sentencing for another serious felony of distributing drugs that caused bodily harm. The 2016 arrest occurred after authorities executed a search warrant at […]
Authorities want harsh sentences in narcotics case
The Polk County Attorney’s Office made clear in court filings that it intends to seek aggravated sentencing against three men accused of trafficking narcotics. Convictions on charges of aggravated controlled substance crimes would allow a judge to impose penalties that exceed the normal Minnesota sentencing guidelines. All three men are 20 years old, and law […]
Card game dispute in St. Cloud prompts stabbing, mallet strike
When you picture a card game gone wrong — the kind of wrong that leads to violence — it’s easy to imagine a cigar-smoking villain in a saloon. Emotions can run high during a high-stakes hand in any card game, though, and that includes “Magic: The Gathering.” For the uninitiated, “Magic” is an extremely popular […]
Why you should avoid self-representation in a criminal case
When it comes to criminal charges and DUIs in Minnesota, it is important for you to understand the seriousness of the consequences you face. There are many reasons why you may decide to represent yourself in court. Self-representation is not advisable for every type of legal matter. Even if this is your first DUI/DWI offense, you […]
Women drivers, alcohol and DUIs
Many people in Minneapolis are aware that drinking and driving are a dangerous combination. That knowledge is not preventing some of them from receiving DUI charges. According to the Startribune.com, for every seven drivers on the road, one of them has a DUI on their record. Many of those drivers are women. The number of DUI-related […]
Top 3 reasons you need an attorney when you are facing charges
If you are of legal age, you have every right to go out for a celebratory night with your buddies, enjoy a few beers while you watch the game and relax at a party. However, sometimes a good night out can lead to problems on the way home. Driving under the influence can come with […]
Two men arrested in separate drug busts
Two Minnesota men are facing drug charges following two separate drug busts in Lakeville. The charges were filed in Dakota County Court. According to authorities, the first defendant, age 28, was arrested after officers from the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at his Lakeville home on Dec. 31. As officers approached […]