If officers have probable cause to believe that the defendant is intoxicated, they may ask the defendant to provide a chemical sample. Nationwide, about 20 percent of drivers refuse to Breathalyzer test. That percentage may be a little lower in Minnesota, since the...
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Six DWI Roadblock Requirements in Minnesota
Normally, police officers must have reasonable suspicion to detain motorists for DWI or other criminal offenses. Such reasonable suspicion could be an offense committed within plain view, like a traffic infraction, or a tip from an informer. Roadside checkpoints are a...
How To Get Out Of A DWI In Minnesota
There are many ways to beat criminal charges. Prosecutors must prove every element of every offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Many times, there simply is not enough evidence to meet this burden. Other times, there is a defense available. Insanity and self-defense are...
Five Possible Ways to Beat a Minnesota DWI Case
The fines, probation, licenses suspension, and other direct consequences of a first DWI are bad enough. The indirect consequences, such as higher insurance rates and the ramifications of a criminal record, could be even worse. Altogether, a DWI costs over $10,000....
How To Fight a DWI in Minnesota And Win
It is not easy to fight a DWI and win in Minnesota. That’s especially true if the driver provided a breath chemical sample. Because of Minnesota’s per se law, the conviction rate in these cases is usually over 80 percent. If the defendant provides a blood...
How Do Brainerd Lawyers Fight DWI’s?
Drinking-and-driving infractions are quite common in semi-rural areas like Crow Wing County. In some jurisdictions, as many as half the probationers were convicted of DWI. Due to the high volume, many Brainerd Lawyers automatically try to arrange plea bargains in...