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What is Drug Court?

What is Drug Court?

Drug Court is a special court designed to rehabilitate certain felony offenders through long-term comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services and immediate sanctions and incentives.  Drug courts promote recovery through a coordinated response to...

Staying Safe During The Holidays

It’s a fact: DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, and so do DUI arrests. With all the holiday parties over the next several weeks, you may well find yourself in a situation where you’re not sure if it’s safe to drive home. Don’t assume you can slip home...

Felony vs. Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Minnesota

We’ve talked a lot about drinking and driving, but there’s another topic that warrants (no pun intended) attention. The topic? Drug charges. The official term is “Controlled substance” charges. According to 2010 Minnesota statute 152.01, controlled substance means “a...

Probation and the Minnesota Court System

Whether you were convicted of DWI, careless driving, assault, drug possession, or any other offense, probation was likely a part of your sentence.  In Minnesota, there are typically two types of probation, to the court and to community corrections.  Generally, if the...

Will I go to Jail for my DWI?

The number one question on most people’s minds after being charged with a DWI is, “will I go to jail?”.  The answer to that question can vary depending upon the severity level of the DWI and the quality of lawyer you have fighting for your rights. In Minnesota and...