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Today a Hennepin County Judge threw out a DWI case because our client’s constitutional rights had been violated. Our client was charged with DWI after an officer in a dark unmarked SUV pulled up next to our client at an intersection with controlled traffic signals. The officer did not believe our client’s vehicle was up far enough to trigger the…
For many Americans March 17th means pints of Guinness or green beer as over 33 million of us celebrate St Patrick’s Day in one way or another. Whether you’re Irish or not seems to make no difference as St Patrick’s Day is now the fourth most popular drinking holiday, behind New Year’s Eve, Christmas and Independence Day with the festivities…
Consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 is illegal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t stop many people from having a drink before they turn 21. Because underage drinkers cause a disproportionate number of alcohol-related auto injuries, the standards are stricter and the penalties may be harsher for those under 21. When it comes to underage drinking and driving, Minnesota has…
Extra DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads will run through to the end of the year as officers clampdown on DWI and DUI offenders over the holiday season. Officers, deputies, and troopers from more than 300 agencies across the state will be conducting extra enforcement patrols to ensure extra safety on Minnesota roads. Holidays tend to be deadly in Minnesota and…
A change in the law regarding Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) and their use to include GPS information has caused great concern among motorists recently. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a rule this fall that requires DUI offenders to install new IID and some have the capability of collecting GPS data. But one of the state’s vendors that…
There are so many uncertainties that surround a DWI charge that it can often be difficult to find the answers you are looking for in order to build a complete picture; particularly at such a difficult and worrying time. What is certain is that you should immediately contact a specialist DWI law firm to represent you as soon as possible,…
There are many different issues that need to be considered when it comes to B-Cards, what they are, how they work and who they are issued to. So here are some of those key questions answered in plain English which will hopefully eradicate any confusion that surrounds this complex issue. What is a B-Card? The B-Card is a “restricted driver’s…
Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of boat owners across the state. In fact, conservative estimates suggest there is about one boat for every six people who live here, so if you own a boat here are a few things you need to know about Boating While being Intoxicated.…
Has an attorney told you not to challenge your license revocation because nobody ever beats them? Avoid any lawyer who gives you this advice, as they clearly do not understand DWI law, or how to properly defend a DWI. Of course, it’s accurate to say that license revocations are very difficult to beat. The standard of proof is lower for…
It seems like the Minnesota Legislature changes parts of the DWI laws every year that increase penalties on drunk drivers while making the process more easy for officer and courts to convict them. One major change that took effect for offenses occurring on or after August 1, 2015 is creating harsher penalties than ever for many offenders, most notably first…