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DWI Guide: Minnesota Driver’s License, Ignition Interlock & Reinstatement Resources

If you are dealing with a DWI in Minnesota, understanding the steps required to regain or maintain your driving privileges can make the process much easier to navigate. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to complete a victim impact panel, verify your driver’s license status, enroll in the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program, submit required forms, and maintain compliance

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The Minnesota Veterans Restorative Justice Act (VRJA)

The Minnesota Veterans Restorative Justice Act (VRJA) is a state of law that offers a path of healing rather than just punishment for veterans who have committed crimes linked to service -related trauma. [1] Enacted originally in 2021 and expanded further to include deferred prosecution assessments. The Act seeks to address the unseen scars of combat, such as Post -9/11

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DWI Stigma

Stigma refers to a negative perception or a mark of disgrace associated with a particular person, group, or condition. It involves the social disapproval or discrimination that people face due to certain characteristics, behaviour, or circumstances, often those that are seen as deviant or undesirable in a society[1]. A person with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under

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Drug Conviction Stigma

Stigma refers to a negative perception or attitude that society holds toward a person or group based on certain characteristics, behaviours, or conditions. It often leads to discrimination and marginalization. Stigma can be associated with various factors, such as mental illness, physical disabilities, drug addiction, or criminal convictions, which results in people being treated as “outsiders” or less valuable than

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Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act Minn. Stat. § 244.42

Minnesota law to reduce recidivism and government expenditures on prison sentences goes into effect January 1, 2025. A qualifying inmate may reduce his or her total sentence by up to 17 percent of the total executed sentence and reduce his or her total sentence to 50%.   The law is designed to reduce recidivism within the population of Minnesota and

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Kotten awarded Clients’ Choice Award 2024

“Glen not only helped me defeat the county for unjust prosecution and persecution, he supported my concerns day or night while he guided me through the daunting process of being accused of a crime. I would highly reccomend Mr. Kotten to anybody who wants results with a personal touch. Thank you Glen!” – Gary   “Glen Kotten is dedicated, and

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