The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes throughout the state and for prosecuting all violent crimes occurring within the Fort Berthold Reservation, the Spirit Lake Reservation, and the Turtle Mountain
In 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard two DWI/DUI cases from North Dakota, one from Morton County and one from Bowman County. Driving under the influence cases generally do not receive so much attention, but the high Court saw
Driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. Alcohol consumption slows down brain activity and affects a person's body reflexes and the ability to judge their surroundings properly.
Driving under the influence is taken very seriously by the criminal justice system of North Dakota and can have significant consequences for those that engage in this behavior. Those that drive under the influence are at an immensely high risk
Bail is a court-imposed monetary fee used in criminal defense cases to release defendants from custody who are awaiting trial. The money is held until the end of the trial, at which time it returns to the defendant. Judges set
In a June 23, 2016 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that a North Dakota law that imposes criminal penalties for failing to take a blood test in a drunk driving case violates the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
A lot of jobs can be dangerous, but the oil and gas industry is one of the deadliest, especially when it comes to working in an oilfield. When asked about the high number of severe injuries in the occupation, OSHA
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for
Everybody fears the possibility of being involved in a car accident. Driving by the scene of a car crash on the road can be extremely upsetting, as it often reveals totaled vehicles and injured victims. Unfortunately, even with the latest
