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DWI in Mankato

Flashing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror is an adrenaline-pumping, white-knuckle experience for any driver. Now imagine that you know you have had a few too many drinks just before getting behind...

| January 15, 2015 | DUI/DWI
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Question: Will I Go To Jail For A DWI?

WILL I GO TO JAIL FOR A DWI? YouTube In this short video, I explained a part of the DWI process involving minimum sentencing in Minnesota. So… to answer the question about would you going...

| June 25, 2014 | DUI/DWI
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I’ve Been Charged With A DWI, What Happens Now?

DWI Charge in Minnesota | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYIskUHVv1g This question is answered by Thomas Hagen, from Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd. So you’ve been charged with a DWI and now you want to know what happens next? Well the first,...

| June 19, 2014 | DUI/DWI
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Top 5 Tips for a Domestic Assault Charge

Domestic Assault cases are often emotionally charged and aggressively prosecuted.  A little planning at the beginning of the case typically goes a long ways.  While all cases are different here are 5 quick tips to...

| May 23, 2014 | Assault, Domestic Violence
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Minnesota Expungement Law Change

Minnesota expungement law is undertaking a radical change.  Governor Dayton signed a new law that will take effect on January 1, 2015.  Under the current law, for an expungement to be granted the petitioner would either; need...

| May 21, 2014 | Expungement
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I Need a Mankato Criminal Attorney

Need a criminal attorney? For many folks being charged with a crime, this is the one and only time they have to deal with the criminal justice system.  The pending charges are the most important...

| March 6, 2014 | Criminal Defense
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No More “Coerced Consent”?

THE QUESTIONABLE FUTURE OF MINNESOTA’S IMPLIED CONSENT DWI LAW We’ve previously talked about how Minnesota has what’s called an implied consent law, requiring drivers to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test. (Because the law provides...

| March 4, 2014 | DUI/DWI
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Ignition Interlock Device

What is an ignition interlock device and why would you want one? An ignition interlock device (IID) is a small device that is installed in a vehicle to prevent the vehicle from being driven by...

| January 16, 2014 | DUI/DWI
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What’s happening at Minnesota federal prisons and courts during the government shutdown?

We Minnesotans are more experienced than most of the country at enduring government shutdowns.  This time, however, it’s not the state that’s closed but the federal government.  The effects on Minnesota are no less severe...

| January 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense
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REPRINT: GPS is new tool to help police crack cases, but critics worry about privacy

Continued: GPS is new tool to help police crack cases, but critics worry about privacy Article by: CHAO XIONG Used ‘when a case dictates’ It’s difficult to tally exactly how often such warrants and orders are...

| December 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
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