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To “expunge” is to “erase or remove completely.” In law, “expungement” is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from state or federal record. An expungement order directs the court to treat the criminal conviction as if it had...
In the state of Minnesota, Driving While Impaired (DWI) is defined as driving operating, or having physical control of a motor vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the body and...
Have you been charged with the crime of burglary in the State of Minnesota? This blog post is going to look at the way the state of Minnesota treats the crime of burglary including the differences between the charges and possible punishments. Read on for a better...
If you have been convicted of a crime and part of your sentence includes a probation component, chances are you are being monitored by the court or a probation agent. If the court or your probation agent has reason to believe that you have not been following the...
Criminal Expungements Everyone makes mistakes and the law recognizes that by allowing expungements for common crimes. Expungements could mean a fresh start, a new career change, or being able to rent. At Thooft Law, we believe everyone deserves a second chance, and...
In this last of our DWI series, we discuss the events immediately following a DWI arrest and answer some of the most common questions we get from clients. After an arrest, everyone is entitled to see a judge within 36 hours in the state of Minnesota (not including the...
In last weeks post we discussed the different possible DWI charges one could face in Minnesota. As discussed in this post often times the charge is decided by aggravating factors. So what are these aggravating factors? WHAT ARE AGGRAVATING FACTORS? Aggravating factors...
You made a mistake. Not surprisingly, many Americans do. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, an estimated 4 million U.S. adults reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in 2010. This equates to an estimated 112 million...
When a minor is charged with a crime in the state of Minnesota, they enter the Minnesota juvenile criminal justice system. In many ways the juvenile criminal justice system is similar to the adult criminal justice system, there are key differences. In addition to the...
“Crimes of violence” are defined by Minnesota statute 624.712 and are of particular importance because they impact a person’s ability to lawfully possess a firearm. In addition to a firearm ban, a crime of violence conviction can create issues with housing,...