The average person doesn't know much about their civil rights. However, the Miranda Warning has become part of popular culture. Many movies and television shows depict police officers providing the Miranda Warning. As a result, the average person is likely aware of...
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How can motorists protect themselves from winter driving risks?
The variations in the seasons are among the most appealing elements of living in Minnesota. However, the constant changing of environmental factors also creates an assortment of different safety concerns. Winter driving in Minnesota can be especially hazardous, as...
Drugged driving rates in Minnesota have surged in recent years
When people talk about impaired driving in Minnesota, they typically imagine motorists under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving has historically been a major safety risk and remains a huge concern on modern roads. However, impaired driving statutes in Minnesota...
How Minnesota’s new law will affect marijuana records
Minnesota has officially become the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana. On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law HF 100, the bill that legalizes adult recreational marijuana in the state of Minnesota. When the law takes...
Women with brain injuries have a harder time recovering than men
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) might result from a car crash or a fall from a significant elevation. People with brain injuries are often compelled to navigate a host of challenging symptoms affecting their daily lives. They may spend quite some time in the hospital...
Can I really get a DWI while just sitting in my car?
Most drunk driving arrests follow a fairly typical pattern of events: a person is driving their car, a police officer pulls them over for some perceived traffic violation, the police officer suspects the person has been drinking alcohol, and the person subsequently...
Can the government mandate alcohol tests before driving?
Every driver knows that it's illegal to drive after consuming significant amounts of alcohol. There are public awareness campaigns on most mainstream media platforms related to the consequences of impaired driving, and every driver's education course includes...
2 ways the Fifth Amendment helps those accused of crimes
The Fifth Amendment is arguably the Constitutional Amendment that people know the best. Although many high school civics teachers may have forced their students to memorize what each of the Amendments in the Bill of Rights did to alter the Constitution, many people...
Rural roads are where your crash risk is highest
Drivers often give preferential consideration to rural roads and surface streets as they plan their routes to work or a special event. Highways and interstates are not only prone to heavy traffic, but they have a reputation for being the location of the worst...
Who is liable when a student driver causes a car accident in Minnesota?
A lack of personal experience is one of the major contributing factors to motor vehicle collisions in Minnesota. Teenage drivers often get into collisions because they don't have enough hands-on experience to properly respond to other drivers or sudden changes in road...