An accident on an icy road can be terrifying, especially if the driver loses control of the vehicle. However, when such an accident results in charges of drunk driving, the trauma may continue for months or longer. One Minnesota driver can credit the quick thinking of...
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7 penalties repeat offenders may face
A drunk driving arrest can be one of the most humiliating and stressful encounters you might expect to make with law enforcement, and the aftermath may affect nearly every area of your life, from your job to your personal relationships. If you have already had this...
Test refusal means additional charges, harsh penalties
Avoiding trouble is a natural inclination, especially when the trouble comes from law enforcement. When drivers are pulled over by police, they may refuse to answer questions or allow a search of their vehicles, which is within their rights. However, in Minnesota, a...
Tough laws mean drivers may benefit from solid DWI defense
The Vikings football team may not have won the championship this year, but that doesn’t mean the state does not rank first in many other areas. For example, a recent report shows that Minnesota’s drunk driving laws raise the state to the number one spot for strictest...
Meaney & Patrin get another DWI case thrown out
Today a Hennepin County Judge threw out a DWI case because our client’s constitutional rights had been violated. Our client was charged with DWI after an officer in a dark unmarked SUV pulled up next to our client at an intersection with controlled traffic signals. ...
Meaney & Patrin listed as one of the best DUI Lawyers in Twin Cities region
We’re delighted to have been listed by Expertise.com as one of the Best DUI Lawyers in the St Paul and Minnesota area. Expertise are an online hub where qualified experts can connect with people to share their knowledge, experience, and skills while striving to...
Minnesota Law Enforcement Using Cell Phones & Cameras to Catch Drunken Drivers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation uses approximately 500 cameras to watch traffic throughout the state. Most of these cameras are focused on the Twin Cities area. Because of the high level of traffic in the area, the Minnesota State Highway Patrol is using...
Meaney & Patrin are the first attorneys to access and analyze the Intoxilyzer 5000 source code
Meaney & Patrin are the first attorneys to access and analyze the Intoxilyzer 5000 source code for their clients. Our work is featured and discussed in the following article by Shannon Fiecke of the Shakopee Valley News: Shakopee News “DWI Machine Drama To Be...