Perhaps because it is a misdemeanor and very commonly-charged, many people think that first-time DWI is not a very serious matter. Yes, there is probation,…
William Gladstone, a 19th century English politician, once said “Justice delayed is justice denied.” It is fairly obvious that Gladstone was not a criminal attorney…
Most Ramsey County DWIs involve chemical tests. Defendants who blew into Breathalyzers are not automatically guilty. These tests are not 100 percent accurate, especially at…
If you were one of the many, many people arrested for DWI over Labor Day Weekend, there is a good chance a checkpoint was involved.…
In terms of alcohol intoxication, Minnesota’s law is very straightforward. But in terms of drug impairment, Section 169A.20 is extremely complex. It is illegal to…
Perhaps 52-year-old actor Tim Williams should have booked a hotel room instead of driving under the influence of alcohol in Texas. According to Houston Police…
All criminal cases include collateral consequences. For example, if someone Googles your name, some very unflattering entries and images may appear at the top of…
In criminal cases, “win” has various definitions. From one perspective, any outcome that results in less than the maximum punishment is a win. DUI cases…
In 2017, Minnesota law enforcement officers made about 25,000 DWI arrests. That number does not include the not-a-drop law violators (persons under 21 who were…
If you were arrested for DWI over the New Years holiday, there’s a good chance a DWI checkpoint was involved. Police officers set up these…