People sometimes assume that they’re not going to be arrested on marijuana charges in Minnesota anymore. After all, cannabis products were legalized in 2023, making Minnesota the 23rd state to adopt these laws as marijuana legalization slowly sweeps across the United...
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Addressing future child college costs in a Minnesota divorce
The price of a college education is higher than ever. A married couple's combined income can help meet these costs. However, divorced parents, who are each living on a single income often struggle. If you are getting a divorce and concerned about your child's future...
3 concerns to address in an advance health care directive
Advance health care directives are among the most important estate planning documents people create. Oftentimes, those facing a life-altering diagnosis or a terminal condition receive encouragement from health care and mental health professionals to establish an...
Why you should never perform roadside sobriety tests
Everyone dreads the sight of those blue lights in their rearview mirror. But if you have consumed one or more alcoholic drinks, it’s an even scarier situation. What you say and do in the first moments following a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can...
Creating an effective co-parenting plan for the school year
It seems like school just let out for summer, but here we are again. The new school year is approaching fast, and you’re busy shopping for supplies and back-to-school clothes. In the midst of trying to get in some last-minute summer fun, it’s important for you and...
Important considerations before creating an irrevocable trust
Irrevocable trusts are increasingly becoming popular estate planning tools for various reasons. Beyond their versatility, irrevocable trusts offer other benefits, such as shielding assets from creditors, reducing estate taxes and helping with Medicaid planning....
Can you get a DWI over a prescription drug?
Most of the time, when people think about arrests for driving while impaired (DWI), they think about people who have had one too many drinks at a party or a bar or someone who has indulged in a drug habit before getting behind the wheel of their car. What they don’t...
Stay put or reset: Where should kids live post-divorce?
For couples, divorce, especially due to a dysfunctional marriage, is an opportunity to turn on a new leaf. That said, it’s no secret that divorce is an undeniable disruption to the familiar rhythm of family life. Children may especially feel the effects of this sudden...
How are drug possession penalties determined?
The use or distribution of illicit drugs can lead to severe penalties. In Minnesota, there are five degrees of crimes for possession of illicit drugs. A fifth-degree charge can lead to five years in prison and $10,000 in fines. A first-degree charge could mean the...
Beating a breathalyzer: Facts vs. fiction
Breathalyzers are designed to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level, and they’re often used at traffic stops where an officer suspects a driver of being too inebriated to drive. Naturally, a lot of myths and misconceptions have sprouted over the years...
