Criminal Law

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DWI Offenses
Domestic Assault and Related Offenses
Traffic Law
Helpful Links

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DWI (Driving While Impaired) Offenses:

DWI Laws: A PowerPoint describing Minnesota's DWI laws

DWI Charging: A PowerPoint describing and explaining the various DWI charging options, bail amounts, forfeiture options, and driver's license consequences available pursuant to Minnesota law. (August 2004)

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Domestic Violence Offenses:

Minnesota's Domestic Violence Laws: A PowerPoint explaining Minnesota's domestic violence laws and firearms disqualification statutes.

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Traffic Law:

Traffic Clinic 2005: PowerPoint from the 2005 Minnesota Criminal Justice Institute briefly explaining the law surrounding traffic stops, examining 2004-2005 appellate court cases dealing with traffic law, listing important legislative changes of note from the 2004-2005 Minnesota Legislature, and detailing best practices and frequently encountered issues for police, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. (August 2005)

Traffic Law 2005: Handout from the 2005 Criminal Justice Institute seminar

Legislative Update 2005: Handout from the 2005 Criminal Justice Institute seminar

Traffic Stops: A PowerPoint briefly explaining the law surrounding traffic stops and examining 2004 appellate court cases dealing with traffic law. (November 2004)

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Helpful Links:

Minnesota Statutes, Session Laws, and Rules

Minnesota Court of Appeals Opinions

Minnesota Supreme Court Opinions

United States Supreme Court Opinions

Minnesota Rules of Court

American Prosecutors Research Institute

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