It's always a tragic event when people lose their lives in a traffic collision. There is nothing that the driver of the other vehicle will be able to do to bring them back.Depending on the circumstances of a crash, that driver may face serious consequences for their...
People who are pulled over by the police often wonder exactly what rights they have. One thing that many people wonder is exactly when police officers can search a vehicle after a stop. The simple answer to this is that they can search your vehicle if they have...
You aren't someone who typically uses or carries drugs. In fact, when your friend asked you to hold on to a baggie of a substance you didn't recognize, it didn't even register that it could be a bag of drugs.You went about your business and forgot all about it. Then,...
As the opioid epidemic continues to surge out of control across the country, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are getting tough on those whose alleged actions contribute to opioid use, addiction and fatalities. In some cases, that has meant homicide and murder...
Throughout the state, drug busts happen often. The authorities take pride in being able to track drugs and finding those who would sell or distribute them.You were just driving for a ride-sharing service when an officer pulled you over. You knew that your passenger...
You were just trying to have a unique experience when you decided to buy drugs. You probably should have been more cautious, though. It turns out that the first person you tried to buy from had connections to the authorities.It wasn't much after that when an officer...
With cannabis legalization legislation being proposed in Minnesota, it may appear that there is widespread support for proposals to end the criminalization of people found with marijuana. Recreational cannabis has already been legalized in 11 states, and Minnesota may...
On Jan. 8, Minnesota authorities arrested three men for allegedly possessing and distributing methamphetamine. The trio was taken into custody in Hibbing. According to media releases, deputies from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at an...
On Nov. 21, Minnesota authorities arrested two men for allegedly distributing fentanyl in the Duluth area. The undercover operation led to the seizure of 80 grams of pure fentanyl powder, which is the largest amount ever confiscated in the state.According to local...
A Minnesota judge ruled on Oct. 8 that police did not have sufficient probable cause to search a camper in March. The ruling led to the release of two Montana men who were taken into custody when police discovered more than 900 pounds of marijuana in the camper. The...
