Field sobriety tests are common during a traffic stop when an officer suspects impaired driving. One such test is the horizontal gaze nystagmus, often referred to as the HGN test. This test helps officers evaluate involuntary eye movement that may indicate...
A DUI conviction in North Dakota can have serious consequences for your driver's license. Understanding these consequences is key to navigating the legal and administrative processes that follow a DUI arrest. Immediate consequences for your driver's license When...
It is easy to think that if you do not buy a gun from a store, it might not count as illegal. But as technology grows, so do the questions about what is allowed. If you have ever heard of 3D-printed guns, you know they are made at home using a printer and design files...
For many people, the term domestic violence is synonymous with violence between intimate partners. They think of people in dating relationships or spouses. Others may include familial relationships, such as scenarios in which parents physically abuse their children....
When it comes to DUI, most people assume the law only applies if a driver is actively intoxicated or has consumed alcohol. But what if you haven’t taken a single sip, yet there’s an unopened bottle of alcohol in your car? While this may seem harmless at first glance,...
Technology has become an essential part of modern life. From messaging to storing data, it has shaped how people work and talk to each other. It even impacts the investigation and prosecution of crimes. For example, if you or a loved one is under investigation for a...
Sexual offense charges carry some of the most severe penalties in the criminal justice system, often resulting in lengthy prison sentences and lifetime consequences even after completing the formal punishment. These charges can arise from a wide range of...
Getting pulled over might not seem like a big deal. Maybe it happened because of a rolling stop or a busted taillight, nothing you expect to turn serious. But if the officer picks up the smell of marijuana or starts asking questions about what's in the car, the...
Field sobriety tests play a big part in many DUI investigations across Minnesota and North Dakota. Officers often use these tests during traffic stops to check if a driver might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Although these tests seem simple, they can...
Being charged with a sex crime can have serious consequences beyond the courtroom. In Minnesota, individuals facing these charges often experience significant impacts on their ability to secure employment and housing. Below, we explore the potential effects on both...
