On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drug Charges on Saturday, May 19, 2012
A probe into potential misconduct by state law enforcement officers continues, as one state trooper has been put on paid leave for reportedly giving marijuana to civilians to smoke in front of him. A police training program relating to the drug charges has also been temporarily shut down, according to department representatives.
The reaction from enforcement officials comes just a week after activists with the Occupy Minneapolis movement released video supposedly documenting police officers providing drugs to civilians as part of the training program. That effort was designed to help officers identify people who were using drugs, according to investigators. State officials say they had not found any misconduct, though the case was re-opened after an officer came forward to confirm the allegations.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drunk Driving on Saturday, May 12, 2012
Recently, an alleged drunk driver plowed into a Twin Cities-area Dairy Queen during the business' dinner hour. The man supposedly ran his vehicle into the building, leaving a gaping hole in the restaurant's outer wall.
The 47-year-old driver hailed from Rush City, a town just outside of North Branch. No diners or employees were injured, but a massive amount of property damage resulted from the incident.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drunk Driving on Monday, May 7, 2012
Earlier this week, a young local man found out that driving after having only a few drinks can carry weighty consequences after he was charged in connection with a late-night accident. The man probably had only four to five drinks before getting behind the wheel, according to blood alcohol content charts, an amount that some drivers might find reasonable. However, the man now faces serious charges because of the drunk-driving claim.
A 22-year-old St. Paul man has been arrested on drunk-driving charges after he lost control of his car and crashed into another vehicle early last week, according to official reports. The man has been charged with a felony count of criminal vehicular operation as a result of the accident. He faces as many as three years in prison and $10,000 in criminal fines if convicted of the charges.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Juvenile Crimes on Monday, April 30, 2012
A panel discussion about underage drinking, held at Rush City High School this month was well-attended by local parents and youngsters, according to preliminary reports. The panel was convened to educate teens about the consequences of being convicted of an underage drinking offense, just one of many juvenile crimes that can mar a young person's criminal record for a long time.
The event was facilitated by the Rush City Students Against Drunk Driving and the Community Partnership with Youth and Families.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Domestic Violence on Sunday, April 22, 2012
A man has been accused of assaulting a young boy and the child's mother during an altercation at a motel in Coon Rapids. The man, who was pursued by authorities for the April 7 incident, was arraigned on April 11 on three charges, two of which are felonies.
The 34-year-old man faces felony charges of malicious punishment for his supposed actions toward the child, as well as a misdemeanor domestic assault charge for the alleged injuries sustained by the child's mother.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drug Charges on Sunday, April 15, 2012
A firefighter for the city of Minneapolis is facing felony drug charges after a fire station raid revealed that he was allegedly carrying a half-gram of methamphetamine while on duty.
The fire department veteran, age 42, has so far been charged with two counts of fifth-degree controlled substance possession, one count of felony third-degree conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and one count of third-degree attempted controlled substance crime. He also has been charged in connection with a misdemeanor incident in which police allegedly found marijuana in the man's vehicle.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Juvenile Crimes on Monday, April 9, 2012
Four juvenile males and five men have been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-girl.
The juvenile crimes the boys are accused of are serious offenses, and the Ramsey County Attorney said he plans to ask to have the boys waived into adult court.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drunk Driving on Monday, April 2, 2012
If the Minnesota legislature passes a pending bill, lawmakers who drink and drive will face the same penalties as other residents.
Currently, Minnesota state law gives state legislators "privilege from arrest" during the legislative session. The immunity includes driving under the influence of alcohol offenses.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drug Charges on Monday, March 26, 2012
Thirteen people have been arrested in the Twin Cities in connection with a major methamphetamine drug ring, police say. The Hennepin County Attorney has filed drug charges against a total of 20 people, and law enforcement officials are still looking for the other seven people.
Law enforcement officials say members of the drug ring were buying methamphetamine from Mexico and selling it in the Hmong community. Local authorities say at least two of the people arrested are associated with the La Familia Michoacana drug cartel.
On behalf of Latz Law Office: Ronald S. Latz, P.A. posted in Drunk Driving on Sunday, March 18, 2012
In Minnesota, it is illegal to drive any type of motorized vehicle after consuming alcohol, as a Zamboni driver recently discovered. A 34-year-old Apple Valley man was charged with four counts of drunk driving after he allegedly drove a Zamboni while under the influence of alcohol.
The Apple Valley city attorney has charged the part-time ice rink employee with three gross misdemeanor charges of drunk driving and one misdemeanor charge of drunk driving. The man had a blood alcohol level of 0.32 percent, four times Minnesota's legal limit of 0.08, the complaint filed in Dakota County District Court alleges.
