A lawyer can help mitigate collateral consequences of criminal violations, including gun ownership issues, DANKA violations, drivers license revocations. A lawyer can bring the full knowledge of the law to bear in your defense, such as alternatives to jail and preserving issues for an appeal.
DWI
July 1, 2012: New DWI Laws in Minnesota–Twice the Legal Limit
In July 2012, the legislature amended Minnesota’s DWI laws to stiffen the driver’s license penalties if your BCA is twice the legal limit.
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.
Source Code Update: Supreme Court Oral Arguments
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the Intoxalyzer 5000 is reliable enough to support DWI or DUI charges. Here’s a quick summary of five years’ of litigation leading up to this moment.
Traveling to Canada After a DWI
If you have been convicted of any criminal charge in the United States, including DWI, visiting Canada requires money and effort. Possibly lots of both.