Every driver in Minnesota is expected to operate their vehicle safely and pay attention to the road. That responsibility is known as the duty to drive with due care, and it’s spelled out in Minnesota Statute § 169.14, subdivision 1. Many drivers assume this law only...
Penalties and Charges for Street Racing in Minnesota Street racing is a dangerous and illegal activity that poses a serious threat to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. In Minnesota, participating in or organizing a street race can result in severe criminal...
Is Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Minnesota a Crime? A Complete Legal Guide Leaving the scene of an accident, commonly referred to as a hit and run, is a serious criminal offense in Minnesota. Whether the accident involves property damage, injury, or death,...
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 all...
How To Protect Yourself Legally After Receiving a Traffic Ticket 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...
What Happens When You Get 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...
Should I Contest a Speeding Ticket in Minnesota? 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...
Understanding the Difference Between Traffic Violations and 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...
What Happens If You’re Caught Driving Over 100 MPH in Minnesota? 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...
Careless Driving Likely Endanger Person or Property Impacts Your Record 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...