The Only Explanation Some Minnesota appellate court decisions and statutes can only be explained with a shrug and quietly mumbling “because DWI.” Due process (the legal term for “fairness”) is routinely abandoned in DWI law in ways that is not tolerated in other areas of law. Chief among these is the admissibility of breath tests […]
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Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
Starting August 1, 2019 a new law will take effect in Minnesota that bans talking on cell phones while driving. It will be selectively enforced.
Sober Enough to Drive?
Wondering if you’re sober enough to drive? This tool helps you understand the factors affecting your BAC, including what you’ve had to drink, what you’ve eaten, and how much time has elapsed.
Collateral Consequences — How the Innocent Get Punished Anyway Part I
Will this charge affect my job? How a criminal charge can cost you your career even if you’re not guilty.
Why Not Talk to Police?
Here are a few reasons why you should never talk to the police, even you, you there with nothing whatsoever to hide.