In the 1980s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed standardized field sobriety tests. They help police officers determine whether motorists are operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, and they are commonly used in parts...
Minnesota parents who are going through a divorce may be asked to provide information for child custody and support purposes that can seem hard to come by. That might include dates of teacher-parent conferences, details on a child's extracurricular activities or...
If you and your spouse are thinking of divorce in Minnesota, you need to figure out what you will do with the assets you have acquired. One of the main joint assets you have probably procured during your marriage is the family home. With the home, there is often a...
In Minnesota, when your parent chooses you to be their estate executor, they have bestowed trust upon you and a legal responsibility to manage their estate. This responsibility may involve a great deal of work at an emotional time. With a solid understanding of the...
Although many probate proceedings in Minnesota commence and conclude without any problems, there are instances where someone wishes to contest the will. A presumed beneficiary might feel slighted upon discovering the contents of the document. Contesting the will is an...
At one time, drunk driving was almost socially acceptable. Eventually, years of public awareness campaigns and increased penalties for intoxicated driving raised public awareness about the dangers. However, serious accidents happen on Minnesota roads because drunken...
Forensic evidence is a pillar of the justice system in Minnesota and throughout the country, providing seemingly undeniable proof to support or refute criminal allegations. However, recent revelations and advancements in scientific understanding shed light on the...
You may recently have been named as the executor of an estate in Minnesota. If this is the case, you will have a very large number of duties to uphold. Chief among them will be distributing all of the assets that a deceased person has left behind. At this point, the...
One of the most critical considerations for Minnesota couples going through a divorce is to determine how they will split their assets. The longer a couple has been married, the more difficult this step becomes. Yet, what do you do if your spouse suddenly goes on a...
Minnesota police officers use breathalyzer tests to determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a driver’s blood. In Minnesota, a BAC higher than 0.08% is legally drunk for most drivers. A BAC higher than 0.04% is illegally drunk for commercial vehicle drivers....