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...
Year: 2013
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...
What To Do When Facing a First Time DWI Charge
Being pulled over and placed under arrest for a suspected DWI, especially if it is a first time DWI charge, can be an extremely frightening and traumatic experience. There you are on the side of the road, being told you need to submit to field sobriety tests, or that...
Defense Against Domestic Violence Accusations
Being arrested or charged with a criminal offense can be an extremely frightening and emotionally stressful experience. Unfortunately, there are some types of crimes, such as sex offenses, crimes involving minors and domestic violence, where even the accusation that...
More Than 13,000 Thefts Were Reported in Minneapolis During 2012
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, more than 13,000 thefts were reported within city limits during 2012. That breaks down to almost 36 reported thefts per day. While the different types of thefts varied between burglary, robbery, shoplifting, and fraud,...