GRAND FORKS CRIMINAL LAW BLOG
Law enforcement agencies cracking down on Minnesota meth rings
Minnesota law enforcement agencies are cracking down on individuals involved in methamphetamine trafficking in the state. In fact, authorities say that the state's Violent Crime Enforcement Teams seized a record amount of meth in 2019 for the 12th year in a row. One...
Pot accounts for 40% of drug arrests despite support for legality
Marijuana represents the largest category of drug arrests according to data from the FBI. Out of roughly 663,000 drug arrests nationwide in 2018, 40% of them involved people accused of possessing, manufacturing or selling marijuana. Public attitudes toward the...
David D. Dusek, Premier DUI Attorney, Advanced Level Training on Using Mental Illnesses to Win DUI Alcohol and/or Drug Cases
David D. Dusek recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to use Mental Illnesses to Win DUI Alcohol and/or Drug Cases. David received training on how, unfortunately, drivers who suffer from mental...
You have to speak up to let police know you want to stay silent
You have the right to remain silent. It's the first part of the Miranda Warning and heard in nearly every television show or movie in which someone is under arrest. Some would say it's the most important right you have if police accuse you of a crime, and they may be...
Driver arrested for car wreck already charged with drug crimes
Police are crediting a motorcyclist's camera for the recent arrest of a North Dakota driver. The driver was allegedly involved in a fatal motorcycle accident, but may have left the scene before police arrived. He is now facing a charge for negligent homicide. This is...
What can you expect if the court orders probation?
In the state of Minnesota, the court will order probation at the time of sentencing if it applies to your case. The judge will consider several factors in determining probation. If you are eligible, what are the requirements, and what constitutes a violation? The...
Driver charged for fatal drunk driving accident
The driver accused of causing a fatal accident in the summer of 2019 was only recently charged criminally. Prosecutors accused the man of criminal vehicular homicide related to the alleged drunk driving accident, which is a felony. His blood-alcohol level was...
An arrest for hunting while intoxicated can ruin the season
Let us say that as a Minnesota resident, you know a few hunters and decided to try hunting yourself. You had all the necessary gear, the proper permits and licenses. You packed up the car and were off before dawn, but you should have left that bottle of whiskey...
Man facing criminal charges for shooting unoccupied vehicle
An incident at a party resulted in a man's arrest. Police in North Dakota arrested one of the men believed to have been involved in that incident, after which he allegedly discharged a weapon. Although it does not appear as if he is charged with any weapon offenses,...
Traffic stops lead to drug charges for 4 men
Four men are in police custody following two separate traffic stops on Interstate 80. At both stops, North Dakota police say they discovered drugs after searching the respective vehicles. All of the defendants are facing drug charges. The first traffic stop occurred...
