On Oct. 23, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld Minnesota’s “implied consent” law. This is a very big development in our state’s DWI law because it means that DWI law will, for the most part, continue its course; a decision the other way would have had great...
Month: October 2013
New Brighton Crash Was Allegedly Caused By Drunk Driving
Last month, an out-of-control SUV careened through a grove of trees, struck a house and then landed in a pool in New Brighton. The driver, according to CBS Minnesota, was drunk at the time of the crash. New Brighton police have said they are still investigating the...
Former St. Paul Woman Pleads Guilty To Criminal Vehicular Operation
A former St. Paul woman is facing three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular operation. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the woman was out with friends celebrating her 22nd birthday in April 2011 when she...
In Case Of Fatal Brainerd Collision, ‘Had Been Drinking’ Isn’t The Same As Being ‘Drunk’
A 24-year-old Brainerd woman was arrested recently after she allegedly struck and killed a 57-year-old cyclist in Cass County. The woman has been accused drinking just before the accident. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, according to the...
Fatal Woodbury High-Speed Chase Results in Felony Charges
In an earlier post, we wrote about a high-speed chase in Woodbury that resulted from police officers’ and state troopers’ attempts to find an alleged drunk driver. Recently, a St. Paul man was charged with two felonies after a somewhat similar high-speed chase went...
Police Still Looking For Alleged Drunk Driver In Woodbury
In Minnesota, law enforcement authorities take drunk driving very seriously. As a criminal defense attorney who has helped Twin Cities clients face DWI charges, I can tell you that many people are surprised at the lengths police, state troopers and prosecutors will go...
Should I Defend Myself or Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?
You’ve just been pulled over, handcuffed and put in jail or you’re being sued and unsure what to do next. Are you thinking logically and clear headed? Do you know what to do next? Chances are you’re in a state of distress. Standing up to the court of law is a trying...
University of MN Hockey Player Suspended After DWI Arrest
At the start of this school year, a University of Minnesota hockey player was suspended after he was arrested and charged with DWI. CBS Minnesota reports that the 18-year-old man was arrested by University of Minnesota Police on a recent Saturday night. He was taken...
1,556 Minnesotans Arrested In DWI Crackdown
Earlier this month, some 1,500 Minnesotans were arrested as law enforcement agencies across the state colluded in a sting to catch allegedly intoxicated drivers. Between Aug. 16 and Sept. 2, some 344 law enforcement agencies participated in a campaign called “Drive...
Things to Consider when Hiring a Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’ve been arrested, you need the very best Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer you can find to represent you if you are to stand a chance of getting your life back on track. Not all criminal defense attorneys are the same, so here are a few steps you should take...