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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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...
Are DWI Safe and Sober Campaigns in Minnesota effective?
In Minnesota, the consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are significant. A conviction for a DWI can result in penalties that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, expensive fines and more. During specific times of...
Pilot arrested for DWI in Missouri after his plane runs out of fuel and has to conduct an emergency landing on I-70
Minnesota residents are keenly aware of the various ways a person can be arrested for DWI here in Minnesota- ie., motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, and off-road recreational vehicles (ATVs, motor bikes, and snowmobiles). Oddly, we rarely ever think of flying...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in Minnesota?
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...
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...