Apr: 16, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court: Warrant needed for blood test in DWI cases

In the recent case, Missouri v. McNeely, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police officers must obtain a warrant before subjecting a suspected drunk driver to a blood test. Justice Clarence Thomas was the only justice to oppose the decision, making the final vote eight to one.

Apr: 09, 2014

Supreme Court says authorities can take DNA swabs

Although the consensus was far from unanimous, the Supreme Court ruled recently that law enforcement officials can take DNA swabs from those who are taken into custody for a serious criminal offense, regardless of whether or not they have been convicted. An article that was published in USA Today sheds light on the issue and the opinions of some of the Supreme Court members who voted.

Feb: 21, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court: No drug dogs on private property without warrant

The Fourth Amendment protects people in Minneapolis from unreasonable search and seizure. This means that law enforcement cannot simply walk into people’s homes, stop them on the street or pull them over for a traffic violation without a warrant.

Apr: 29, 2013

Warrantless DWI Tests Tossed in McNeely Opinion by Supreme Court

Today the United States Supreme Court decided the DWI case of McNeely v. Missouri. We have previously blogged on this case several times. In summary, the high Court said that police cannot take a DWI blood sample from a driver without his consent where they also did not have a warrant. This means that Warrantless DWI Tests are unconstitutional, illegal, and should not be allowed. Thus any DWI test evidence gathered without a warrant should be tossed out by a Judge.

Mar: 03, 2013

New Supreme Court ruling will influence drunk driving charges

If Minneapolis police arrest you after you are involved in a fatal accident, there is a very real possibility that you could face vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide charges. When faced with these kinds of charges, it is important to remember that a strong criminal defense attorney can help clear your name or have your charges reduced. Trying to handle such serious charges alone is not only extremely difficult, but a mistake could cost years of your freedom.

Tag: Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court: Warrant needed for blood test in DWI cases

Supreme Court says authorities can take DNA swabs

U.S. Supreme Court: No drug dogs on private property without warrant

Warrantless DWI Tests Tossed in McNeely Opinion by Supreme Court

New Supreme Court ruling will influence drunk driving charges

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