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Anyone pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol is asked to submit to chemical testing for police to determine how much alcohol is in their system. In Minnesota, law enforcement officers utilize the Breathalyzer test roadside to accomplish this. It is a simple test that only takes a few seconds to complete, but […]
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College can be an essential part of your child’s life. For many, it is the first time they are away from their parents, and the first time their decisions have real consequences. When your college student calls you after being charged with a DWI, it can be challenging to know what to do, especially when
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Minnesota drivers have a duty to themselves and others to travel as safely as possible. Driving safely typically means following the law and not carrying out any reckless behaviors. Of course, not all drivers fully understand the laws surrounding their responsibilities while on the road, which could land them in a difficult spot in the
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A Minnesota man is behind bars following a hit-and-run collision that left a teenager dead. This tragedy occurred in mid-June in Minneapolis. Police believe this individual was driving while impaired. As such, he is facing DWI and various other charges. What happened? On the evening of June 15, the accused — a 34-year-old male —
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Law enforcement officers in Minnesota recently arrested a young man for allegedly harming his infant son. He is facing felony assault charges for the crime. If convicted, he stands to lose everything. What happened? The details of what happened are unclear at this point. According to reports, on Wednesday, May 26, police were called to
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Minnesota has an implied consent law, this means by driving in Minnesota you have implied your consent to a blood or breath test upon request. Refusal is a crime. However, if you refuse to take a test, barring certain conditions, the officer must accept that refusal. When can officers ignore a refusal? Police officers can
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No one thinks it will happen to them. You certainly didn’t, but here you are. You’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated. It is your first time dealing with something like this, and you have no idea what to do or what to expect. The good news is, you do not have to tackle the
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In a criminal case, sometimes motions are filed. When a motion is filed, a judge has one of two options to tell the lawyers what to do after we argue it. Once a lawyer files a motion, for example, let’s say it’s to try to get the case thrown out for an illegal traffic
It’s important to understand how the bail process works both in state court and in federal court. They are very different. This will certainly apply in Minnesota, but many other states are the same way in terms of this bail talk. Just to be sure, you should check with your local laws in your state
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Can the police really lie about smelling marijuana? Let’s dig into a personal case I have witnessed where that happened, and law enforcement because of lying about the odor of marijuana, decided to do a vehicle search. During the search, they found a gun that the client wasn’t supposed to possess and he got charged
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