Understanding the Gravity of Reckless Driving: A Primer for Minnesota Drivers Reckless driving is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, carrying severe consequences for those charged. Understanding the common causes of reckless driving and how to prevent them is crucial for...
Hit and Run Accidents: What to Do in the Aftermath
Encountering a hit and run car accident can be a bewildering and distressing situation, leaving you uncertain about the next steps. Whether you are the victim or a witness to such an incident, understanding how to respond is crucial. Hit and run accidents present...
Should I Sign My Traffic Ticket If I Did Nothing Wrong?
You should always do your best to protect your rights during an interaction with law enforcement – just because a police officer asks you to do something, it doesn’t mean you are required by law to agree. Law enforcement officers are eager to issue tickets, so the...
What Not to Say When Pulled Over For Speeding
Receiving a speeding ticket may not be quite as severe as some of the criminal defense charges we defend our clients against, but it’s inconvenient nonetheless. No one wants an offense on their record because they were driving just a few miles per hour over the limit....
Should I Contest My Minnesota Traffic Ticket?
We all know the feeling of dread when you see those flashing police lights in your rearview mirror. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, you start to question yourself. Unfortunately, even when you obey all traffic laws, you may end up with a traffic ticket. The...
How Do Traffic Violations Differ From Other Crimes?
Most of us who drive a car or truck have received a traffic ticket at some point. One minute you’re on the highway going a few miles per hour over the limit, and the next you’re pulled over with a freshly issued fine. Traffic tickets and minor violations are generally...
Driving in Excess of 100 MPH in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
If you are anything like me, the thrill of driving fast on an open road can be hard to resist. But, if you are caught speeding in Minnesota, you may be ticketed and subjected to high fines and other penalties. And if you drive over 100 miles per hour, the consequences...
Traffic Ticket Enhancements – Endangering Person or Property
Generally, traffic tickets in Minnesota are petty misdemeanors, which means they are not considered crimes. Normally, when someone is issued a petty misdemeanor, the ticket can simply be paid, and the person cited does not need to go to court to handle the matter....
Vehicle Accidents in Minnesota
We are quickly approaching the end of 2015. Where did time go? Like it or not, we are headed into busier schedules and colder weather. These finals months are filled with holiday cheer, shopping trips, and holiday plans with friends and family. Most people will get to...