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What Not to Say When Pulled Over For Speeding

What Not to Say When Pulled Over For Speeding

Receiving a speeding ticket may not be quite as severe as some of the criminal defense charges we defend our clients against, but it’s inconvenient nonetheless. No one wants an offense on their record because they were driving just a few miles per hour over the limit....

DWI Blog Series – Part Two – Minimum DWI Sentences

The Minnesota legislature has enacted laws that call for minimum DWI sentences in certain circumstances. Many prosecutors and judges take the viewpoint that the statutory minimum sentences are mandatory. It is the job of the DWI defense attorney to convince the...

Dakota County First Degree Burglary Case Dismissed

  We just received an order from the Dakota County court dismissing all charges against our client in a First Degree Burglary case. Our client was charged with aiding and abetting an alleged burglary despite the fact that he didn’t participate in the crime in any...

The Lawnmower and the DWI

It’s always good to remember that “motor vehicle” is defined very broadly for purposes of the DWI/DUI laws. Here is an example of a guy that thought it would be a good idea to make a beer run on his lawnmower. I suppose he thought better of it after his encounter with...

Power of The Prosecutor

Power of The Prosecutor

The death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz has lead to a public discussion of the power prosecutors have over defendants.  Swartz, famous for his role developing Reddit,a social news and entertainment website,  recently  died as a result of an apparent suicide....

Drinking, Golfing and the Legal Consequences

After a cold, snowy, and long winter, the weather is finally improving which, for many Minnesotans, means it’s time to dust off their golf clubs and hit the course.  Many Minnesotans take the 4+ hours they spend on the golf course as an opportunity to enjoy some...

3 Things To Ask Your Attorney Before Working With Them

3 Things To Ask Your Attorney Before Working With Them

If you’re faced with a legal challenge, now’s not the time to be hasty when it comes to your representation. Don’t just trust the ads; take the time to actually speak with a potential attorney. It may be one of the most important interviews you ever conduct. After...

Protecting your reputation after an arrest

Having an arrest on your record might score you extra points with a few people, but trust us -- those aren’t the people you want to be around. Unfortunately, having an arrest on your record carries a profound stigma, and it can interfere with your life and your...

Felony vs. Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Minnesota

We’ve talked a lot about drinking and driving, but there’s another topic that warrants (no pun intended) attention. The topic? Drug charges. The official term is “Controlled substance” charges. According to 2010 Minnesota statute 152.01, controlled substance means “a...

How to Select a DWI Attorney

If you or a close friend or family member has been charged with driving under the influence, you’re sure to want the best possible resolution of the situation. The aftermath of a DWI arrest is a scary and uncertain time. You or your loved one may be overwhelmed by the...

Under the Limit? You Still Could be Charged with a DWI.

You have had a couple of drinks.  You do the math; you know there is no way you are over .08.  Confident in your sobriety, you get behind the wheel to head home.  Then the flashing lights of a squad car appear in your rearview mirror.  You tell yourself that you are...

Will I go to Jail for my DWI?

The number one question on most people’s minds after being charged with a DWI is, “will I go to jail?”.  The answer to that question can vary depending upon the severity level of the DWI and the quality of lawyer you have fighting for your rights. In Minnesota and...

The Source Code and Minnesota DWI Arrests

In recent weeks and months there has been a considerable amount of publicity regarding the “Source Code” for the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN (the breath test machine).  In laymen terms, the Source Code is the computer code that tells the machine how to convert a breath sample...