Sometimes, people hear the term “drunk driver” and picture someone who is so inebriated that he or she can’t stand. Minnesota law sees things differently. Recently, authorities began a “Buzzed Driving” campaign meant to educate Minnesota residents about what really...
Month: January 2014
The Meaning of Second Degree Murder Charges
After a woman died in a house fire at the end of 2013, local news outlets reported that her boyfriend was taken into custody. Along with arson, the charges he’s currently facing include second-degree intentional murder and second-degree unintentional murder while...
Vikings LB Henderson Charged With DWI Again
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson was arrested Jan. 1 and has now been charged with his second DWI in two months. Henderson was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Carver County just before 1 p.m. on Jan. 1. Sheriff’s deputies said when they arrived;...
Recent Aggravated Robbery and Assault Case in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, a mayoral candidate recently became a victim of assault and attempted robbery at the Mall of America. A local news article reports that two teenaged girls, one of them 17 and the other 18, face two charges of aggravated robbery and an additional charge...
Duluth Assesses Drinking Culture After Woman Nearly Freezes To Death
Duluth is assessing whether its significant college population has a drinking culture after a young woman nearly froze to death after a night out with friends. While this particular story does not have a DWI element, I thought it was still worth writing about. My work...
Be Aware of Hennepin County Warrant Sweep for DWI offenders
If you’re one of the many Hennepin County people with a warrant out for your arrest, it may be time to contact a Minneapolis DWI Attorney. Currently the sheriff is conducting warrant sweeps through the end of the year, especially focusing on DWI warrants. Warrant...
Crystal Crash Blamed On Alleged Drunk Driver
Police in Crystal believe that a vehicle that rammed into a police car one Saturday night in early December was being driven by a drunk driver. Details on the incident are scant, but WCCO reports that the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of...
Should Woman Fleeing Abusive Husband Get DWI?
The Minnesota Supreme Court is poised to hear a very interesting argument: Should a person who drives drunk to flee danger be charged with DWI? It isn’t an abstract question. The case was brought by a rural Minnesota woman who fled her husband when she was...