Criminal Law Blog
Do I have the right to refuse a breath test in Minnesota?
Thanks to the Internet, residents in Minnesota and the world over have a wealth of knowledge at their finger tips. If you have questions and need answers, you simply have to type it into a search engine and out pops hundreds of sites that can provide you with insight....
Implied consent challenge: Will Minnesota take no for an answer?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees our right to be free of unreasonable, warrantless searches and seizures -- most of the time. There is an exception: If law enforcement has probable cause to believe that evidence of wrongdoing will be removed or...
Implied consent challenge: Will Minnesota take no for an answer? p2
We are talking about the constitutionality of implied consent statutes. These laws make it a crime for someone pulled over or arrested for driving while impaired to refuse a blood or urine test -- and in some states a breath test. Civil rights advocates say that the...
How would you defend a drunk driving allegation?
It may seem as though a drunk driving charge can't be beat, but there are plenty of ways that someone accused of such an offense can build their case. Make sure you talk to an experienced attorney as soon as possible after you are charged. Together, you and your...
Evidence is crucial in criminal cases… so is chain of custody
Hockey season is ready to start, with the Minnesota Wild already playing several preseason games. If you Google "NHL hockey" or "Blackhawks" some of the headlines have nothing to do with the results of the varying matchups.Patrick Kane is the star forward for the...
Your criminal record is out there for everyone to see, unless…
In our July 24, 2015, post, we talked about the long-term, even lifelong consequences of a conviction for a sex crime and registration as a sex offender. A lot of opportunities are denied to registered sex offenders, including the opportunity to start over: Sex...
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