Derek Patrin was able to create another success story if you’re one of our clients recently in Dakota County. Our client was charged with boating while impaired on the river after a Fourth of July celebration in Hastings. There was a dispute about whether he was the...
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Congratulations to the DWI GUYS for being recognized by Super Lawyers
Congratulations to the DWI GUYS Team for being recognized by Super Lawyers this year. A tribute to all the hard work they do for all of their clients.
2021 Changes to DWI Law in Minnesota
Every year we see some kind of tweaking and modification of Minnesota’s DWI laws, usually to make penalties harsher. This year had a mix of changes that seem small but will have a big impact on many people who are arrested for DWI. There were also some long-awaited...
Higher stakes mean higher standards for CDL holders
Drivers of passenger vehicle often feel intimidated when navigating traffic that includes 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. They wonder if the trucker can see them or if the truck is safe to be on the road. They may have concerns about the hazards in...
5 reasons to refuse to submit to field sobriety tests
Drivers who encounter police that suspect them of driving while impaired may have no idea what to expect when officers pull them over, especially if they have no previous experience with a DWI arrest. Many believe that they can prove they are not impaired by passing...
Is community service better than jail?
An arrest for drunk driving can be a wake up call for some, but it may also result in serious hardships, perhaps for years to come. A conviction for driving while impaired carries potential penalties that may include fines, license suspension and the possibility of...
DWI laws keep getting tougher, but do they work?
You may agree that drunk driving is a problem in Minnesota and nearly every state in the country. In fact, about 10,000 people die in alcohol-related accidents each year, and millions of people admit to having driven under the influence of alcohol at least once....
Is it possible to fight charges for drunk driving?
Social pressure to convict and punish those arrested for drunk driving may add even more anxiety to a traffic stop. A Minnesota driver who is arrested under suspicion of drunk driving may face an uncertain future, with heavy fines, the revocation of driving privileges...
Your phone will soon stop you from driving drunk
The world is in your pocket. Your phone can just as easily give you turn-by-turn directions around Minneapolis as it can help you navigate any other part of Minnesota or the U.S. It’s also the handiest source of music, movies, games, messages from friends and family,...
Interlock DWI violations can mean serious penalties
Minnesota drivers who are convicted of drunk driving offenses can expect to deal with a variety of consequences, including fines and the suspension of their drivers’ licenses. Under some circumstances, a driver may be eligible for the ignition interlock device (IID)...
