by Samuel Edmunds | Sep 6, 2011 | DWI / DUI, Sam Edmunds
Understanding REAM Requirements for DWI Offenses If you’ve been arrested for a first- or second-degree DWI, you could find yourself subjected to jail time even before sentencing. Some offenders post bail, while others may be required to submit to Remote Electronic...
by Samuel Edmunds | Aug 24, 2011 | Jail / Prison, Sam Edmunds
Between the television news, newspapers, and movies, you’ve certainly heard it: “The prisoner got out early on good behavior.” But what exactly does this mean? And who is eligible? “Good behavior” is the colloquial term for what the corrections system officially calls...
by Samuel Edmunds | Aug 19, 2011 | Jail / Prison, Sam Edmunds
Jail. Prison. The words are often used interchangeably, but there’s actually a significant difference between the two. The first difference has to do with crime severity. In Minnesota, a prison is used to house only felony level offenders. So if you haven’t been...
by Samuel Edmunds | Jul 18, 2011 | DWI / DUI, Sam Edmunds
The verdict is in: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released a final crash report for 2010, and things are looking better — well, marginally better. This annual report highlights crash statistics and also offers information on impaired driving. Here’s a...
by Samuel Edmunds | Jul 11, 2011 | DWI / DUI, Sam Edmunds
What’s on your mind today? Perhaps you’re thinking about where to pick up take-out for supper, or how you’re going to find time to squeeze in a workout. Maybe you’re wondering where you’re going to meet your friends for drinks later. If you have a DUI or DWI on your...