Criminal Law

With new laws regarding marijuana usage discussed frequently in the news, it can feel unclear what the laws are regarding the possession and usage of marijuana in North Dakota and Minnesota. With medicinal legalization in Minnesota, knowing these differences is […]

The Minnesota Legislature has had enough of high blood alcohol DWI charges and is amending the law this August. DWI laws are toughening up and making it easier for severely-impaired drunk drivers to be charged with gross misdemeanor level offenses. […]

Police Are Wearing Body Cameras. What is North Dakota’s Stance on the Trend? A recent trend has emerged on the criminal justice scene; police are wearing body cameras. In fact, you may have even seen police wearing them recently in […]

Most states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, do not consider the act of being intoxicated in public, in and of itself, a crime. However, many cities and states have enacted laws that make it a crime to be disruptive in […]

Laws and penalties surrounding driving under the influence are hot topics in North Dakota during the past few months. Some questions about penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test have come up again based on a new ND […]

The North Dakota legislature has made some immediate changes to North Dakota DUI law that directly impact the 24/7 sobriety program and drug court. Keep reading to learn more about the latest updates. DUI Drug Court Changes With the new […]

When it comes to getting a DUI, there are more penalties with the more convictions you receive. DUI laws differ from state to state and depending on the level of offense, the severity of the penalties can range from a […]

If you weren’t aware that you could be arrested for DUI for driving motor vehicles other than the obvious car, truck or SUV, you likely do now. In recent news, a North Dakota man was arrested during a girls’ high […]

Domestic violence is a serious issue which is widely known to cause physical injuries, broken families, and damaged relationships. As the years have progressed, society’s views on the crime have begun to change and many laws and charges are now […]

If you haven’t already heard, a bill in the North Dakota Legislature, if passed as introduced,  would prohibit the use of sobriety checkpoints. This is a Republican-sponsored measure that would not allow law enforcement to perform a traffic stop without […]

Social media sites are on the rise in popularity, especially with early teens and young adults. With billions of updates being posted every day, it can be difficult to manage what you or your child puts out into cyberspace. But […]

North Dakota Supreme Court has found that a recent North Dakota law stating that refusing to take a chemical breath test after being pulled over by police on suspicion of driving under the influence can land you in jail.  “Under […]