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Can bullying lead to an involuntary manslaughter charge?

4 months ago by Justin M. Schiks

In 2014, Minnesota amended its bullying laws to require schools to have stricter policies to protect children from intimidating or harmful behavior. While th...
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How do DUI traffic violations differ from other crimes?

1 year ago by Justin M. Schiks

In 2020 the Minnesota Department of Public Safety statewide statistics reported over 57,127 crashes (collisions) as the most common traffic violation. During...
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First-Degree Manslaughter Charges in Minnesota

1 year ago by Justin M. Schiks

While a manslaughter charge is not as serious as murder, it is still one of the most serious criminal charges you can face. However, manslaughter charges are...
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DWI Cases Spike Over Holiday Weekends

2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Holiday weekends mean increased DWI enforcement in Minnesota, which usually leads to more DWI arrests. If you were arrested and charged with driving while im...
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What is a Plea Bargain?

2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Plea bargains are an alternative to taking a criminal case to trial and letting a jury decide the outcome. Plea bargains can sometimes be beneficial to crimin...
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What is Second-Degree Manslaughter?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Second-degree manslaughter charges in Minnesota are serious and can lead to fines of several thousands of dollars and years in prison. These charges apply to ...
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Why it is Important to Avoid a DUI Conviction

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

A DUI conviction can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences such as driver’s license suspension, employment problems, and hefty fines. You have a b...
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Common Juvenile Offenses in Minnesota

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

There are many crimes that juveniles commit in Minnesota. Some are small such as traffic infractions, but others are quite serious such as sex crimes and homi...
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Penalties for Shoplifting in Minnesota

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

The penalties for shoplifting in Minnesota are serious. You could spend as many as 20 years in prison and be required to pay a fine up to $100,000. With so mu...
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What is First-Degree Manslaughter in Minnesota?

3 years ago by Justin M. Schiks

Any type of murder charge is a serious charge. It is one that requires the skills and experience of a reputable Woodbury manslaughter lawyer. Although charges...
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