A woman is facing criminal charges that could affect the rest of her life after a serious motor vehicle accident claimed the life of one person in the car. The Minnesota driver is accused of criminal vehicular operation and criminal vehicular homicide. If convicted,...
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Increase in DWI arrests over Memorial Day weekend
During a holiday weekend, it is typical to see a rise in the number of people arrested for intoxicated operation of their vehicles. Over this past Memorial Day weekend, Minnesota law enforcement stated that there were 435 DWIs throughout the state. This represents an...
Lawyer relies on AI APP, ChatGPT, to cite cases in Federal Court but they end up being fake
Artificial Intelligence maybe the new thing but as one lawyer found out, you need to verify what it is saying or writing otherwise proceed at your own peril. In this case the lawyer did not verify and found out the hard way that the AI APP, ChatGPT, provided him with...
How to protect yourself during a DWI traffic stop
Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you have not experienced this before. A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving is scary, and it is important to know your rights from the very first second you see the flashing...
The rights of a motorist during a DWI traffic stop
Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating for a Minnesota motorist. When pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the individual behind the wheel may not know what to do or how to protect his or her rights during this overwhelming situation. It is helpful...
Ignition interlock is a common DWI penalty in Minnesota
Drivers charged and convicted of drunk driving could face a range of penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. However, in Minnesota, drivers may also be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles as well. This is a...
Vehicle fire leads to DWI charges for Minnesota driver
A man is facing serious legal repercussions after he was arrested for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. If he is convicted of driving while intoxicated, he could face serious repercussions, including loss of his personal freedom, loss of his driving privileges...
What happens after refusing DWI testing?
During a traffic stop, you may exercise certain rights in response to a Minnesota police officer’s instructions or questions. For instance, you may invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. If the traffic stop has occurred because...
Drunk driving charges prompt police officer’s resignation
An arrest for drunk driving can have impacts on virtually every area of a person’s life, including his or her career. In Minnesota, a DWI can lead to consequences that may include the revocation or suspension of a driver’s license, expensive fines and even time behind...
Man in drive-thru faces drunk driving charges
If a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, that person may be charged with driving while intoxicated. This is true whether the driver is asleep or the car is in motion. A Minnesota man is facing serious legal repercussions after...