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People facing criminal charges might hear the term “criminal negligence.” While negligence is often related to civil lawsuits, criminal cases can be based on a similar standard. This is surprising for many people because most crimes require the defendant to act with some level of intent to break the law. Crimes based on criminal negligence have a relatively low...

Have you recently been arrested for driving under the influence in North Dakota? You are probably embarrassed and perhaps fearful of what lies ahead. Don’t panic! A first DUI typically leads to fines, probation, possible jail time, license suspension, and higher insurance rates. Most states also require DUI education and an ignition interlock device. Penalties vary by state and...

Sexual assault, also called criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota, refers to alleged sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the victim. Allegations can include: Minnesota law splits sexual assault into five degrees depending on the circumstances of the alleged act. First-degree through fourth-degree sexual assault are felonies, while fifth-degree sexual assault is a gross misdemeanor or...

When an employee is injured in the workplace in Minnesota, one of the first things the employer should do is file a First Report of Injury (FROI) form. Ensuring that your employer properly fills out and files the Minnesota First Report of Injury form will save everyone time and headache if you need to file for workers’ compensation benefits. ...

In Minnesota, a child endangerment charge refers to the act of placing a child in a situation that endangers their physical, mental, or emotional well-being. This charge encompasses a range of behaviors that can potentially harm a child’s safety, health, or development. Child endangerment can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the circumstances...

Yes, it is possible. Minnesota has a criminal vehicular homicide statute that criminalizes the accidental killing of someone in a grossly negligent manner or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This statute does not cover every accidental killing but will certainly apply to someone who was drunk or high or who was severely negligent. Penalties are very...

If you are injured in your workplace in Minnesota, you are most likely covered by workers’ compensation. Typically, this means you cannot sue for the injury you suffered. However, you can sometimes sue if a party other than your employer or someone working for them caused the injury. Third-party lawsuits for injured workers in Minnesota may result in higher...

Minnesota enforces a criminal statute called coercion that prohibits individuals from making any of the following threats and causing another person to act against their will: As you can see, coercion charges hinge on threats made by one person to another. Threatening to expose someone to ridicule can involve something as simple as spreading minor gossip about another person,...

Navigating a workers’ compensation claim is never easy. But matters can feel especially difficult when you are faced with various workers’ comp adjuster tricks throughout the process delaying the resolution of your claim.  Fortunately, there are rules in place to help protect you from certain workers’ comp dirty tricks and other predatory tactics frequently employed by insurers, adjusters, and...