A DUI in Minneapolis is more than just a legal issue – it’s a turning point in life. The financial burden, the time spent behind bars, and the emotional toll can be overwhelming. But amidst the hardship, there are valuable lessons to be learned. Lessons that have the power to transform and shape one’s future….

Many people underestimate the seriousness of a DUI offense in Minneapolis and the potential consequences they may face. Drinking alcohol is often seen as a harmless activity, but driving after consuming alcoholic beverages is more common than one might think. For first-time DUI offenders, being arrested and involved in the court system can be a…

Driving while intoxicated is dangerous and a mistake you likely wish you hadn’t made. You now face charges that could result in losing your license or jail time, but that’s not all you should worry about. In fact, a DWI has many lasting consequences not related to your court date. When you get a DWI,…

Drunk driving cases can be very serious. However, any type of accident will increase the severity of the driver’s consequences. Accidents refer to incidents that involve the drunk driver’s vehicle or another person or property. Our drunk driving lawyers will examine drunk driving cases from a defense perspective. We will discuss what to do right…

 We speak to dozens who ask these questions every day:    Am I really required to hire a lawyer in my DWI case.  What can I do to help my DUI case?  If I represent myself, won’t I get the same deal with the prosecutor? These are legitimate questions. These are legitimate questions that some…

A PBT stands for Preliminary Breath Test in DWI cases. Some people call it a portable breath test. Minnesota statutes refer to it as a preliminary screening test. However you slice it, it means the same thing. It is a handheld device that cops use as part of their field sobriety testing in DWIs. In…

The One-Leg Stand Test is a field sobriety test used by officers during an investigation for suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). If you are pulled over, and an officer asks you to step out of the vehicle, they may put you through field sobriety testing. These commonly include…

Must the police read Miranda rights during a DWI stop? Anyone who has watched enough police procedural shows knows that reading the suspect his or her Miranda rights is a crucial part of any arrest. In spite of the fact that these warnings are frequently portrayed as essential to the arrest, with the lack of…

After being stopped on suspicion of DWI, those suspected of gross misdemeanor or felony DWI may be detained and transported directly to jail. The time spent in jail is pending an appearance in court. Unfortunately, a person arrested without a warrant may spend four or more days in jail before appearing in court, which can…

Even for first-time offenders, a conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota carries severe consequences. Even if a person convicted of DWI avoids jail time, they may still be haunted by other consequences. There is no definitive answer to the question, “What is the punishment for a first DWI in Minnesota?” In Minnesota, not…

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