My son is being sentenced next month for DUI in MN and his license was never revoked. Why is that?

Must be a mistake. He should have lost his license seven days after the incident. Expect that the DWI conviction will trigger the license...

I agree. If you paid (plead guilty) to the paraphernalia charge, and they tried to charge you with felony drug possession later, you would have a...

Can an assault case that is off my record be brought up in a child custody case?

Switching you to family law here so that you might get advice from the attorneys that handle child custody matters.

What are the minimum/maximum sentences for criminal sexual conduct in all 5 degrees?

There are so many variables. Generally, sentences can range from zero to 10 or 20 years in prison. I could give a more specific answer if I knew...

Get help from a lawyer. You want to get a deal in court so that you’re never convicted and you never have a criminal record. Your lawyer will try...

I'm not aware of a policy change. Prosecutors around Minnesota are still prosecuting felony drug crimes for possession of what they deem the...

Don’t post all this personal information on this public website. You’re asking the right questions. We can’t give you answers here. Sit down for a...

Let me make sure I have this straight. You have an ignition interlock device in your car. You blew dirty one night but didn’t drive. Do I have that...

Is there any way to get out of sitting the 30 day minimum requirement for a second dui, both were within 10 years and under .16?

There are ways around it, but it’s not easy. Your lawyer will try some different strategies. Your lawyer might also be able to negotiate serving...

My daughter was charged with a minor - does that downgrade to a petty misdemeanor once citation is paid?

Yes. But the distinction between misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor isn’t what is important. Your daughter should shoot for a deal to keep the...