Blog Posts in November, 2014

The History of DUI Laws in America

As our nation has evolved, so has the formation and evolution of various laws and regulations. Driving under the influence ( DUI ) laws are no exception to this truth. Throughout the United States, each state is allowed to create, pass and enforce their own DUI laws. A DUI will not only affect your driving record, it will comes with criminal and financial penalties as well. 1910s New York was the ...

Federal vs. State Criminal Charges

Being charged with a crime can be an overwhelming, complicated and confusing process. The process can become even more complicated if there is a chance that you could be charged with a federal crime versus a state crime. If you are being charged with a crime, it’s important that you consult a legal expert immediately to get the best possible results, but here is a quick summary of differences ...

More Minnesotans Eligible to Have Criminal Records Sealed

On May 14, 2014 Governor Mark Dayton signed H.F. 2576 , a bill that revamped Minnesota’s expungement laws. What will this mean for Minnesotans who have a criminal record? The new law gives courts the power to do two things: (1) grant expungement of convictions for a much greater number of crimes; and (2) order the sealing of records held by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and other ...