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Driving while under the influence can come with significant penalties, including time behind bars, expensive fines and more. It can also impact one’s personal reputation, which is a particularly significant consequence, especially for those who are in a public office. One Minnesota lawmaker recently entered a guilty plea for drunk driving. This was part of a plea deal that is…
The implications of drunk driving can be significant, regardless of a defendant’s personal criminal history. A conviction for driving while intoxicated can include penalties such as time behind bars, expensive fines, loss of reputation and more. However, these penalties can be even more significant when an individual has multiple DWI convictions on his or her record. One Minnesota driver is…
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 the road, it is critical to adhere to all state and federal…
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 the George Floyd murder in 2020 to happen and bringing the issue to the world stage. But as Garland points…
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, it is possible that she could face a significant amount of time behind bars. When an…
During a holiday weekend, it is typical to see a rise in the number of people arrested for intoxicated operation of their vehicles. Over this past Memorial Day weekend, Minnesota law enforcement stated that there were 435 DWIs throughout the state. This represents an increase of 46 drunk driving arrests over the same weekend from last year to this year.…
Artificial Intelligence maybe the new thing but as one lawyer found out, you need to verify what it is saying or writing otherwise proceed at your own peril. In this case the lawyer did not verify and found out the hard way that the AI APP, ChatGPT, provided him with fake cases for his brief that he submitted to a…
Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you have not experienced this before. A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving is scary, and it is important to know your rights from the very first second you see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror. When you understand your rights, you will be in a better position…
Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating for a Minnesota motorist. When pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the individual behind the wheel may not know what to do or how to protect his or her rights during this overwhelming situation. It is helpful for all drivers to know how to shield their interests while also cooperating with law enforcement…
Drivers charged and convicted of drunk driving could face a range of penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. However, in Minnesota, drivers may also be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles as well. This is a small device that requires a driver to breathe into the apparatus to measure the driver’s…