In the aftermath of a DWI incident, one of the consequences you may face is vehicle forfeiture, or the permanent confiscation of your vehicle. You could face this administrative penalty if you were the driver at the time; but keep in mind that in some situations it...
When people get arrested for alleged crimes involving intoxication, there’s a chance they might not comply with police officers. This can happen if they’re pulled over and arrested for DWI. It can also happen in other instances, such as a recent case where a man with...
The criminal and administrative sanctions that go along with a DWI conviction in Minnesota make hiring an attorney as soon as possible a better choice than trying to save money by defending yourself in court. Whether you had a drink before you drove your car or not,...
The case of Michelle MacDonald, a Minnesota Supreme Court candidate, highlights a possibility that all drivers face if they’re arrested for DWI. According to local news reports, MacDonald was recently convicted of “refusing to submit to a chemical test” following an...
One of the issues I repeatedly look into as a Minneapolis criminal defense attorney is evidence collection – more specifically, whether the evidence being held against you was obtained properly. Were you searched improperly? Were your assets seized in an...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the Minnesota Supreme Court nominee whose DWI arrest was publicly revealed only after she had been endorsed by the state Republican party. Recently, the Minnesota GOP said it would stand by its endorsement. I see this story as an...
A 22-year-old Pelican Rapids woman was charged with DWI and other offenses after she allegedly drove through a recreation area and injured unsuspecting campers. Authorities allege that the woman was driving through an Otter Tail Lake camping area “at a high rate...
Earlier this month, it was learned that Michelle L. MacDonald, a candidate for Minnesota Supreme Court, was arrested on suspicion of DWI almost a year ago. The Rosemount woman will go to trial Sept. 15. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that MacDonald was pulled over...
A chance encounter and clash of tempers that resulted in a homicide has concluded with the sentencing of a St Paul man to a life term in prison. The victim, Jeffery Elling, and his girlfriend were nearly struck by a car while out for a walk early last autumn. The...
Earlier this month, a man was arrested on suspicion of DWI after police thought he had been involved in a hit-and-run-collision. According to CBS Minnesota, the accident occurred in downtown Minneapolis around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 8. By the time police arrived a...