Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can bring serious penalties, affecting everything from one’s right to drive to his or her personal freedom. If you are facing a DWI in Minnesota, you know that your future is at stake, and defending your interests...
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A DWI can negative impact one’s career
Criminal charges associated with drunk driving have the potential to bring consequences that may affect every area of a defendant’s life. A conviction for DWI can lead to time behind bars, expensive fines and loss of driving privileges, but it can also have effects on...
DWI test refusals: things you should know
If a Minnesota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, it’s critical that you know your rights. It’s also important to understand the implications that anything you say or do might have on the ultimate outcome of your circumstances, especially if you wind up...
Tests law enforcement may use to determine a driver’s state
If law enforcement sees a driver exhibiting behaviors that could indicate impaired driving, the officer has valid grounds to pull the vehicle over. At the start of a suspected drunk driving traffic stop, a Minnesota officer may speak with the driver in order to...
Minnesota Superintendent seeks DWI defense
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...
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...
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...
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...
