Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense that carries significant consequences in Minnesota and beyond. A DWI conviction can drastically alter your life, affecting your personal, professional, and financial well-being. However, there are ways to mitigate...
Facing a situation where law enforcement suspects you of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be intimidating. One crucial decision you may be confronted with is whether to submit to a field sobriety test. In Minnesota, individuals technically have the right to refuse...
Encountering law enforcement during a DWI stop can be an anxiety-inducing experience, especially if you're unsure about your rights and how to navigate the situation. Without a clear understanding of your rights, even routine interactions with the police can escalate,...
A DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction can lead to a host of severe legal consequences. These include the suspension or revocation of your driver's license, substantial fines and court fees, the installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, a...
Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming, especially for individuals facing criminal charges. One crucial aspect of the legal process that defendants may encounter is the option of plea bargains. A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution...
Taking your ATV for a spin during a beautiful Minnesota summer can be a great time, but there’s one thing that doesn’t mix well with ATVs: alcohol. It's essential to understand the potential consequences you may face if you choose to operate an ATV under the influence...
La nueva Ley de Licencias para Todos, también conocida como "licencias de conducir para todos", tiene el potencial de beneficiar significativamente a los inmigrantes de varias maneras. Esta legislación permite que los inmigrantes indocumentados obtengan licencias de...
While any car accident can be painful and traumatic, some of the most severe car accidents involving pedestrians are caused by drunk drivers. Drunk driving accidents can cause serious injuries and damages – even death, leaving victims struggling to recover physically,...
No contact orders can come about in many ways, but the sad truth is that some of the allegations that lead to no contact orders are false. By being granted a no contact order, the accuser may be making life difficult on the accused as a revenge tactic or so that they...
Often when we hear of a fatal car crash due to icy roads, it is considered a tragic accident with nobody to blame but mother nature. While this may be the case for many car accidents, it does not apply to cases where the surviving driver was acting recklessly or with...
After a car accident with an uninsured driver, or when you are the victim of a hit and run, you may need to file a claim with your own insurance company to recoup the money you’ve spent on accident-related expenses. We all hope that our insurance will be there when we...
A DWI conviction can make life very difficult. It may affect your ability to get a new job, rent a house or apartment, or travel to countries with strict DWI laws. Understandably, many people who have been convicted of a DWI wonder how long they’ll have to deal with...
If you’re on the mend from a big night out drinking, you may be experiencing the unpleasant effects of a hangover: headache, fatigue, nausea, and general unease. We usually assume that a hangover means we’ve slept off the alcohol and we’re ready to start our day. But...
Many Minnesota drivers have received a DWI in another state, most commonly in Wisconsin. Minnesota and Wisconsin share records, so both states are aware if you get a DWI. This means you may face repercussions in both states, including possible license revocation....
Many people in the United States feel safer using a fake ID for many reasons. Some use it for work, or for driving because they don’t have a driver’s license. Others use a fake ID for school. Most people do it because they either can’t get a real ID (such as a...
With the pandemic slowing down and the world opening up again, there are more and more vehicles on the road every day, including more school buses. For most of Minnesota, the number of school buses during the pandemic decreased because kids were in distance learning....
People ask me this question all the time. And my response is always the same: “You may not need a lawyer, but you may want a lawyer.” Simply put, if you’re facing a crime (or the potential of being charged with a crime), you always have the right to represent...