As a Minnesota resident with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you understand that the “rules of the road” are different for you than they are for other motorists. Whether you’ve been earning a livelihood with a CDL for years or have just put in your first hours on...
DUI
Fatal alcohol-related accident
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,...
Pulled over for drunk driving? Here is what to expect next
Facing criminal charges can change your life in multiple ways. In addition to the necessary defense you will present, you may find that your arrest impacts your reputation, your career and much more. This is also true of a drunk driving arrest, whether it is your...
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...
Drunk driving accident results in injury to pedestrian
In Minnesota, the implications of driving while under the influence of alcohol can be substantial. A conviction for driving while intoxicated can result in time behind bars, expensive fines, a mark on one’s criminal record and other consequences that have the...
DUI Arrest Without Drinking Alcohol Can and Does Occur
If a Minnesota police officer makes a traffic stop and asks the driver to exit his or her vehicle, it is likely that the officer suspects the driver of intoxication or other impairment. During this type of traffic stop, a police officer might ask a driver to take a...
Protecting your interests during a drunk driving traffic stop
Your entire life can change in the moment that you see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview window. If the police are pulling you over due to alleged behavior that may indicate intoxication, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to...
Minnesota driver sentenced for fatal drunk driving accident
In Minnesota, a conviction for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol could come with steep penalties. These penalties are elevated for a driver convicted of playing a role in an alcohol-related accident that led to the injury or death of another...
Drunk driving arrests in Minnesota are higher than previous year
Statistics indicate that arrests related to the intoxicated operation of a vehicle are more common this year in Minnesota than they were the year before. The number of DWI arrests at this point in 2022 is higher than they were at this point in 2021. According to the...
What is an affirmative defense against a drunk driving charge?
If convicted of a criminal charge that involves driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could face extensive penalties that may affect multiple areas of your life. It will be in your interests to act immediately to develop a defense strategy that...