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DWIs and Commercial Drivers in Minnesota: What You Need to Know

As explained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a driver needs a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to lawfully operate a wide range of commercial vehicles in the state, including large trucks, delivery trucks, tow trucks,...

| April 7, 2021 | DUI/DWI
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Four Things DWI Defense Attorneys Want You to Know

Drunk driving is one of the most common criminal charges filed in our state. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety reports that 24,862 DWI arrests were made in 2017 alone. While prosecutors have experience handling many DWI...

| May 5, 2020 | DUI/DWI
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What Happens If You Violate Probation in Minnesota?

Probation is a period of supervised release that can last anywhere from a few months to several decades. When a person is on probation, it is imperative that they strictly adhere to the specific requirements...

| December 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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Facing False Rape Accusations: What You Should Know

Being accused of a sex crime is a serious allegation. However, in some cases accusations may be entirely false and invented for the purposes of expressing jealousy, revenge, anger, or for obtaining custody of children in...

| August 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes
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Third-Party Liability For Texting And Driving Accidents

Minnesotans who cause accidents while they are texting and driving may be liable to people that they injure, and certain third parties might also be partially liable for the accidents. Texting and driving is dangerous...

| November 8, 2016 | Personal Injury
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Diverting Drug Offenders into Treatment Programs

The State of Minnesota is working to divert drug offenders from prison and into drug treatment programs | Drug Court |  It’s currently estimated that 8% of Minnesotans use illicit or illegal drugs at least...

| October 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol in Minnesota

Warmer weather means different things for everyone but it almost always means more outdoor activities. For some it simply means rolling down the windows on your way to work or opening up the car’s sunroof...

| June 18, 2015 | DUI/DWI
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