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When claims are made in police reports, it may be easy to assume that those representations are correct without carefully considering the evidence behind them. However, a person is presumed to be innocent unless and until there is sufficient evidence presented in court that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, some of the evidence that police say…
Many people in Minnesota value the historical significance of certain buildings. Unfortunately, buildings that have been around for over 100 years may not be as structurally sound and able to weather an impact when compared to more modern construction. In fact, police claim that a building built in in the 1800s recently sustained significant damage in an incident they claim…
An arrest for drunk driving opens the door to potentially life-altering consequences. While it is possible that a Minnesota driver may find clemency in the courts when facing a simple DWI charge, certain factors can aggravate those charges and enhance the sentences for conviction. For example, the damage or destruction of property during a crash involving alcohol may complicate the…
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or driving while impaired in Minnesota can result in some harsh penalties. Even in situations that involve no other infractions or aggravating factors, someone found guilty of drunk driving may face jail time, steep fines and license suspension. When facing one serious factor, driving with a minor in the vehicle, those…
At this time of year, many in Minnesota are grateful to see the end of winter and look forward to warmer weather. However, they may still have to deal with the aftermath of a harsh winter, such as potholes in the road, damage to their homes and even health issues. At least one man is now facing DWI charges after…
Charges for serious violations involving alcohol can place a driver’s future in jeopardy. A Minnesota driver who is involved in an accident with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 or someone with multiple convictions for alcohol-related offenses may face significant penalties for a conviction. Because of the uncertainty of a trial, many facing DWI charges willingly consider the possibility of…
A drunk driving arrest is seldom a fun way to end the day. In fact, many who go through this experience describe it as uncomfortable at best and humiliating at worst. Unfortunately, the moments and hours after police pull you over may be just the beginning of this ordeal. You may have friends telling you that your recent arrest for…
Most people hope to go their entire lives without an arrest. Unfortunately, this could happen to anyone if authorities suspect a person of violating the law. You may do your best to stay on the straight and narrow, but if an officer suspects you of drunk driving, you could end up in a difficult, and possibly embarrassing, scenario. Police officers…
Alcohol does not always bring out the best in people. In fact, many will admit that they often do foolish things while drinking. If a driver already has convictions for driving while impaired in the past, avoiding arrest may seem like the logical response. However, when this involves fleeing police, a driver may end up facing more serious problems and…
Minnesota has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the country. With a look-back period of 10 years, previous DWI convictions can follow a driver for a large portion of his or her life. Each subsequent arrest places a driver at a higher risk of long jail terms and considerable fines. Someone who is unfortunate to face four DWIs…