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Jan: 27, 2014

Minneapolis Hit and Run Results In Man Turning Self In to Cops

The Pioneer Press reports today on a hit and run driver who killed a 61 year bike rider. The unfortunate accident happened on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis, near West River Parkway around 11 a.m. The driver turn himself in to Minneapolis Police about 8 hour later.

Jan: 27, 2014

Outstanding Violations In Other States May Affect Minnesota Driving Privileges

The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS) of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants drivers with outstanding driving violations in other states to be aware that those violations may affect their Minnesota driving privileges starting October 11, 2011.

Jan: 27, 2014

Lack of Seatbelt Causing Death: DPS Release Minnesota Stats Statewide

The Minnesota DPS has released a list of the counties with the most and the least traffic deaths of people who were not wearing seatbelts, on a percentage basis. If you have been ticketed for a seat belt violation, or someone you know has been hurt or killed in a motor vehicle accident, call Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys now. Also, if you or someone you know has been charged with Criminal Vehicular Operation (CVO) or Criminal Vehicular Homicide (CVH) (allegedly causing a death while allegedly intoxicated), then you need legal Help NOW.

Jan: 27, 2014

DWI Defenses: Did Police Violate Your Right to An Attorney?

Did you know that when you are arrested for a DWI, you have a right to call an attorney before you decide to take a Breath Test, a Blood Test or a Urine Test under the Implied Consent Law, according to the Minnesota Supreme Court in Friedman v. Commissioner of Public Safety ? Not only that, but you also have the right to call a non-attorney to get the name or phone number of an attorney, OR to have your friend or family member try to get a hold of an attorney for you.

Jan: 27, 2014

Court of Appeals clarifies DWI forfeiture law in Minnesota

Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals handed down an important decision in a DWI vehicle forfeiture case. The Minnesota vehicle forfeiture statute applies to a specified variety of offenses, including first and second-degree DWI cases. Vehicle forfeiture cases are not directly a part of the criminal case against a person accused of DWI, but the forfeiture is related to the DWI charge.

Jan: 27, 2014

Man stopped for DWI now faces nine felony assault charges

Police claim a 26-year-old man from Akeley, Minnesota, resisted arrest during a DWI stop early Saturday morning. The incident allegedly occurred at roughly 1:30 a.m. in Hubbard County. News reports do not indicate why a state trooper originally decided to pull the man over. However, law enforcement claims the traffic stop grew more serious after the suspect did poorly on field sobriety tests.

Jan: 26, 2014

Minnesota teenager faces serious charges after DWI accident

There are moments in a person’s life when everything can change. For one 19-year-old, an alleged drunk driving accident that took place in March has sent his life into a potential tailspin. He is charged with the following Minnesota criminal offenses:

Jan: 26, 2014

War hero’s DUI defense identifies battle scars as cause of crash

Not all scars are visible, especially among the men and women who have served our country in battle. Mental disorders are not the easiest injuries to spot, but with medical professionals’ help, disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder can be detected and, therefore, treated.

Jan: 26, 2014

Vanessa’s Law Means DWI or Underage Drink and Drive Can Take Teen’s Driver’s License for 2 Years Or More

In Minnesota, teen drivers have restrictions placed on them that adult drivers do not. Teen drivers also receive harsher penalties for violating the law than do drivers over the age of 18. One such example is known as Vanessa’s Law.

Jan: 26, 2014

Pacino’s daughter gets suspended license for DUI

There are perks and downfalls of being a celebrity. Sure, making blockbuster movies can buy someone like Al Pacino lots of toys, but that money doesn’t buy him or his family privacy. Criminal allegations can have a lasting impact on a person’s reputation and family.

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