On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Mar 2, 2020 | DWI
Having a general understanding of the law can sometimes help one avoid taking actions that may result in negative consequences. For example, Minnesota’s drunk driving laws can be more complicated than simply getting arrested for driving over the legal limit of .08. In...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 24, 2020 | DWI
An arrest for driving while impaired by alcohol is never something to take lightly, especially in Minnesota where drunk driving laws are particularly harsh. Even a first offense can result in severe penalties and long-term consequences, such as financial hardships,...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 21, 2020 | DWI
The Vikings football team may not have won the championship this year, but that doesn’t mean the states 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...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 19, 2020 | DWI
In Minnesota, like most states, a drunk driving charge is usually a misdemeanor. This means it is a less serious crime, but it is never one to take lightly and still deserves a strong DWI defense strategy. A driver convicted of a misdemeanor may serve a short amount...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | DWI
A drunk driving arrest can be unsettling because it may carry with it the potential for many negative consequences, including jail, probation, fines and other heavy financial consequences. A conviction for driving while impaired can also place a driver’s job and...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 13, 2020 | DWI
Truck drivers are often responsible for transporting goods that, together with the weight of the truck, may total as much as 40 tons. Traveling at highways speeds or through city traffic, this much weight can mean devastating damage if the driver makes a mistake....
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 29, 2020 | DWI
In most cases, courts say police cannot just take your blood and test it. The U.S. Constitution, courts say, demands police get a warrant from a judge first. But last year, by the slimmest margin possible, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with Wisconsin that the state’s...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 10, 2020 | DWI
Even after having just one drink, alcohol can begin to affect your body and mind. And while it’s always safe to have someone else drive you home, most adults still have the ability to safely make it back with a small amount of alcohol in their system. Across the...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 8, 2020 | DWI
Getting pulled over can make anyone’s stomach drop. Even if the person is sober or well below the legal limit, field sobriety tests can be unreliable. While many are beginning to question the accuracy of chemical tests, some are beginning to wonder whether field...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 1, 2020 | DUI, DWI
Since the winter of 2010-2011, only about one out of every five snowmobile deaths in Minnesota happened before New Year’s Day. In other words, about 80% of snowmobile fatalities wait until after the holiday season. Year after year, and across neighboring states, the...
