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Body weight, gender, BAC and whether to get behind the wheel
Do you know how much alcohol you can drink before it begins to affect you? Many people feel comfortable driving after having one alcoholic drink. Some feel comfortable driving after having way too many drinks. Did you know that gender and body weight affect your blood...
What to know about Minnesota shoplifting charges
It is possible that you may face allegations of shoplifting, whether legitimate or not. If this ever happens to you, it is important to know as much as possible about Minnesota shoplifting laws. A shoplifting conviction can penalize you with expensive fines and even...
4 reasons breathalyzer tests give bad readings
Grand Forks has a hip restaurant and bar scene. While an evening with good friends and great wine is a wonderful way to wrap up the workweek, driving after drinking too much is an effective way to complicate your life. If you fail a breathalyzer test, prosecutors are...
Public intoxication is not illegal in Minnesota
Several states have laws that prohibit public drunkenness. These offenses are often known as public intoxication, drunk in public or drunk and disorderly. However, it may surprise individuals to learn that Minnesota has no law against public intoxication. While some...
The number-one white-collar crime question
White-collar crime covers many different types of activity. As a result, investigators often spend a long time selecting and collecting their evidence. They need to make sure that their facts fit the exact legal definition of one of the federal or state crimes in...
What kind of legal issues are there for cyber harassment
Many people might think online harassment is harmless because it happens over a computer, not in the physical world. However, the first case of cyber harassment that was ever brought to court shows what can happen when police and federal agencies team up to uncover...
It is a mistake to think boating under the influence is OK
With spring officially here, boat owners know that sunshine and milder temperatures lead to pleasant excursions on the water. If you are among those who look forward to taking friends and family boating, keep the risks of BUI firmly in mind. Boating under the...
North Dakota looks at ending DUI checkpoints
It may become much harder for police officers in North Dakota to arrest people for drunk driving. Lawmakers in the state recently proposed a bill that outlaws DUI checkpoints. House Bill 1442 states that law enforcement needs to have reasonable suspicion a person is...
Binge drinking is a favorite pastime for college kids
According to data gathered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, approximately one in seven teens is a binge drinker, but only one in 100 parents knows. It is not uncommon for students attending college near Grand Forks to succumb to temptations such as binge drinking...