For those of you who haven’t read the full text, you can get the Miller decision here.
Criminal Defense
Why Was I Charged With Two DWIs
If you are arrested for DWI in Minnesota, you will be charged with two different crimes, but don’t panic. You’re only facing one charge.
Will This Show Up on a Background Check?
Once you have been arrested, getting rid of that record can be hard, sometimes impossible. You can expunge records and seal others, but some trace of the arrest may linger.
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A “person shall not be excused from criminal liability except upon proof that at the time of committing the alleged criminal act the person was laboring under such a defect of reason . . . as not to know the nature of the act, or that it was wrong.”
Your DWI and Your Immigration Status
If you get stopped for a DWI and you’re not a U.S. citizen, you need to know how your immigration status could be affected.
For some foreign nationals, a misdemeanor DWI may delay your ability to naturalize and become a U.S. citizen. For others, it may place you in immigration custody. If you are a foreign national, it is important to know the consequences of a DWI on your record as you navigate your way through the U.S.