A 55-year-old school Superintendent is facing a potentially career-ending charge after he was allegedly found drunk in a district vehicle. The man has been placed on paid suspension by the school board. It is unclear whether he has retained criminal defense counsel to...
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When Is It Better to Refuse a Blood, Breath or Urine Test offered at the Police Station?
Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that makes it a crime to refuse to submit to an official blood, breath or urine test after being arrested on suspicion of DWI / DUI. While that basic idea sounds simple, there are many misconceptions about how the crime is...
DWI defense ahead for woman charged in fatal accident
A 21-year-old woman is facing serious jail time following a fatal crash that occurred in May. The Minnesota woman is believed to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident that killed her passenger occurred. She now faces several charges,...
Will your new car have drunk driving detection?
The U.S. government’s recently passed $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes allocations for transportation safety. Part of that money is for a specific purpose: reducing the number of drunk driving accidents and deaths on highways in Minnesota and across the...
Minnesota woman likely focused on DWI defense
Charges filed on Sept. 9 have implicated a 21-year-old woman in the death of another woman of the same age, according to local sources. Minnesota police in Minneapolis responded to a car accident in late May of this year that they believe may have been predicated by...
Minnesota man requires DWI defense after traffic stop
A routine traffic stop turned serious after a driver reportedly fled the scene, leading police on a chase before crashing disastrously. The alleged drunk-driving incident caused the death of a Minnesota man who was a passenger in the vehicle. It is unclear whether the...
Sleeping it off in your car counts as DWI in Minnesota
You have had beverages and you think your blood alcohol is above the legal limit. Maybe you also had a long day at work before your first drink. Before driving home, would it be wise to climb into the back seat of your car and take a nap? Would the police give you a...
DWI defense considered for Minnesota driver
A man charged on Aug. 9 in the deaths of two other people is believed to have been intoxicated behind the wheel, according to authorities. Minneapolis police have charged the man with four counts of vehicular manslaughter and DWI for the deaths of two people, one of...
Developing the right defense to a DWI in Minnesota
Facing a drunk driving charge in Minnesota is a threat to one’s future as it can bring penalties that may include fines, time behind bars and more. It is important to develop a strong defense strategy based on the details of the individual case and the objectives of...
The outcome of a BAC test refusal
One of the most basic rights the U.S. Constitution protects is the right to avoid self-incrimination. In other words, you do not have to admit to any wrongdoing, and police may not coerce you into confessing your involvement in a crime. However, if you are hired for a...
