In an investigation years in the making, US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced what many in Minneapolis already knew- a "systemic problem" with the policies and procedures by the Minneapolis Police Department that no doubt allowed the tragic events surrounding...
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2021 Changes to DWI Law in Minnesota
Every year we see some kind of tweaking and modification of Minnesota’s DWI laws, usually to make penalties harsher. This year had a mix of changes that seem small but will have a big impact on many people who are arrested for DWI. There were also some long-awaited...
Interacting with police during a DWI traffic stop
A police officer approaching you can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even if you have not had much interaction with authorities, you could find yourself pulled over by an officer while driving a vehicle, and your situation could turn against you quickly. It is common...
Superior DWI Defense Strategy: Why We Always Challenge the License Revocation
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...
Warrant War: MN Supreme Court Upholds Criminal Penalties for Test Refusal (Bernard)
Earlier this week, the MN Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the matter of State v. Bernard. In a 5-2 decision, the Court held that a person arrested for DWI can face additional serious criminal sanctions if they refuse to submit to an official...
Minnesota Police and Prosecutors: Stop Stealing Vehicles
Minnesota is one of many states that have laws giving the police and prosecutors the power to seize and ultimately forfeit a vehicle used by a repeat offender to commit a DWI. At first, this sounds like a reasonable, just goal. After all, the public must be protected...
The six signs of Sobriety: What you Might be Asked to do if Pulled Over
Driving under the influence is against the law, plain and simple. So if you are intoxicated, or even think you may still be over the legal limit; the best course of action is always to wait for the alcohol to leave your bloodstream before you drive. But if you are...
DWI Guys Win DWI Appeal on Illegal Entry
Ethan Meaney of the DWI Guys at Meaney & Patrin scored an impressive reversal victory today at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The issue appealed concerned whether the arresting officer made an illegal entry into the Defendant’s home while investigating a possible...
DWI: Are You Guilty?
Nobody supports the idea of drunk driving, and nobody wants a DWI on their record, yet thousands of Minnesota drivers are arrested every month for DWI. Depending on who you ask, anywhere between thousands to tens-of-thousands more drunk drivers “get away with”...
Crossing the Border with a Minnesota DWI
We hear about the DWI consequences, such as license revocation, fines, jail time, higher insurance rates, and a criminal record that can result in difficulty getting a job or finding a place to live. What some may not realize is that there is another consequences and...
