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Vaping has become a popular trend over the past decade, especially among adolescents and young adults. While it is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, the [...]

When someone is arrested in Minnesota, the Court sets a bail amount to ensure the defendant appears at all scheduled court dates. Defendants have two primary options for posting bail: cash bail [...]

DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) vs OFP (Order For Protection) When facing domestic violence or abuse, it’s crucial to understand the difference between a Domestic Abuse Non-Contact Order [...]

Understanding MN Cannabis (Marijuana) Laws: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What You Need to Know In 2023, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize marijuana use by adults aged 21 and older. [...]

When it comes to law enforcement in Minnesota, people sometimes wonder about the roles of sheriffs and police officers, and what the difference is between the two. While both are essential for [...]

When discussing the criminal justice system, people often mention “jail” and “prison.” While these terms might seem similar, they actually refer to different types of [...]

Last month, we gave an overview of the penalties drivers face when charged with DUI in Minnesota. Among those DUI penalties is the revocation of driving privileges, but there are options for [...]

Minnesota law states that a judge who sets a bail amount as a condition of release must set two different amounts: one based on the suspect keeping other conditions of release (such as wearing a [...]

When defendants are released from jail, they may have to post bail as part of the conditions of release ordered by a judge.  Oftentimes the words bail and bond are used in connection with these [...]

Publicly run pretrial release programs have been implemented in States such as Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon and Kentucky; following the elimination of commercial bail bonds.  The result in these [...]