If there’s one thing Minnesotans know how to do, it’s how to have fun in the summer. With our cold winter weather, most of us want to get out and experience nature as soon as the temperatures start to rise. For many of us that means spending time on the lake. From...
Head-on collisions are often very serious. Usually, both drivers will be affected because of the nature of the accident. In some cases, car accident fatalities may occur. When one driver causes injuries to another, they must be held responsible through a personal...
When most of us think of serious car accidents, we imagine high speed collisions or T-bones at intersections. But did you know that many people are struck and injured in parking lots each year? In fact, parking lot injuries are fairly common. They can happen much more...
The electric scooter industry has exploded in recent years, especially in major metropolitan areas where riders are looking for a cheap and easy way to get around. This has caused some confusion about the best way to keep riders safe. The law in Minneapolis dictates...
If your Minnesota driver’s license has been revoked or cancelled because of a DWI or other qualified impaired driving incident, you may be able to regain your driving privileges by participating in the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP). In this blog,...
The Minnesota law requiring special registration license plates (also known as Whiskey or WX plates) on vehicles involved in certain DWI offenses changed last year. This blog post will answer frequently asked questions about whiskey plates in Minnesota, including...
On its face, the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. But state and federal courts have established that this is a limited right and one that is subject to removal upon the conviction of certain crimes. This article will provide...
A job on the road appeals to many Minnesotans. A career driving an 18-wheeler, livestock carrier, flatbed, or another commercial vehicle has many benefits: these jobs are flexible and pay well, not to mention the scenery is usually better than what you'd see looking...
Not all fatal car accidents are due to negligence by the driver who caused the crash. Accidents happen on the road for many reasons which is why we all carry car insurance. In the case of a fatal accident, the decedent’s insurance will generally cover the immediate...
Most of us have heard advice about how to control our level of intoxication while drinking. Common tips include, “Don’t have more than one drink per hour and you’ll be fine to drive,” and “Just have a glass of water between drinks if you need to drive home!” These are...
Anyone who has lost a loved one in an automobile accident knows how heart-wrenching and shocking it is to receive that devastating phone call. Even as you begin to pick up the pieces financially, you’re still grieving everyday. That's what makes it so challenging to...
If you or a loved one is facing a DWI or an alcohol-related driving offense, a thousand questions are probably running through your mind. This article is designed to guide you to ask important questions. Starting down the path to success with your DWI early on can be...
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....
Construction employees are responsible for building our futures: new roads and bridges, homes, commercial buildings, and other necessary components of our infrastructure. This industry is vital to the development and economic growth. Sadly, construction is also one of...
Charges such as assault, domestic assault, strangulation, and threats of violence are jarring to receive. These are serious, fact-specific charges that should always be handled by a Minnesota assault criminal defense lawyer. The stakes in an assault case are...
Spring is right around the corner, which means many of us will be spending more time outside. Our state’s four-legged residents also enjoy the warmer weather and many dog owners will be walking their dogs in the sunshine, while others will leave the dogs out in their...
When the keys to the family car are handed over to a teen, it’s exciting for them and terrifying for the parent! The freedom a kid has once they have their driver’s license can go to their head, sometimes causing them to cast caution aside. Then there’s the sense of...
Most of us who drive a car or truck have received a traffic ticket at some point. One minute you’re on the highway going a few miles per hour over the limit, and the next you’re pulled over with a freshly issued fine. Traffic tickets and minor violations are generally...