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Category: Criminal Defense

Driving After Cancellation, DAR, DAS, and DAC: an Attorney Can Save Your DL

DAR, DAS, and DAC are commonly charged crimes in Minnesota. DAR is Driving After Revocation, DAS is Driving After Suspension, and DAC is Driving After Cancellation. All 3 of these crimes are commonly referred to as “driving without a [valid] license.” What happens to you in Minnesota if you plead guilty to DAR, DAS, or DAC?

Intoxilyzer Source Code Update

On December 1, 2011, the Minnesota Supreme Court held oral arguments on the Intoxilyzer 5000 Source Code issue regarding the software used in Minnesota DWI breath tests. This appeal is the THIRD time the Supreme Court has considered the Intoxilyzer Source Code in the last 6 years!

Can a Misdemeanor DWI Conviction Prevent Entry into Canada?

A DWI conviction may have many “collateral” or hidden consequences. These Hidden Consequences of a DWI can include losing your job, having your driver’s license revoked, getting higher insurance rates or even being dropped by your car Insurance company, having your vehicle forfeited or taken away by the police, etc. In the last few years, a new Hidden Consequence of getting a DWI has been hitting many people–especially in Minnesota and other Northern or Midwestern states that are close to Canada:

Thanksgiving travel and increased DWI enforcement in Minnesota

The Thanksgiving holiday always is associated with family gatherings. It is one of the most traveled holidays of the year. People all across Minnesota hit the roads to spend time with family and friends. With the increase in traffic, comes an increase in law enforcement on Minnesota roads. Local law enforcement and state troopers statewide can be expected to be out in full force throughout the holiday weekend.

Minneapolis woman accused of DWI and stealing taxicab

Richfield police arrested a 21-year-old Minneapolis woman after finding her asleep in a taxicab in a parking lot at 66th and Nicollet last Wednesday morning. Police claim the woman took the cab for a joyride and then apparently parked the cab and fell asleep in the vehicle. Law enforcement arrested the woman on felony motor vehicle theft and misdemeanor charges of driving while impaired.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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