According to statistics released from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the number of drivers who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated has increased nearly 11 percent in 2022 compared to the same timeframe in 2021. The most recent data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety shows that 18,251 suspects have been arrested […]
Can I Keep My Arrest A Secret?
We all make mistakes, but if your mistakes lead to handcuffs, you may find that you’re a bit embarrassed or ashamed by your actions. It’s natural to want to keep your arrest a secret, but is that something you can reasonably do? In today’s blog, we explain more about how you’ll want to handle the […]
What Is A Norgaard Plea In Minnesota?
A couple of weeks ago, we shared a story on our blog of the bus driver that was arrested for driving drunk while transporting 35 kids to a local YMCA camp. Shawn Zelazny was charged with driving under the influence, and we recently learned that he filed a Norgaard plea in court. But what is […]
What Is Minnesota’s Habitual Violator Law?
Everyone has a run in with the law at some point in their life. Oftentimes it’s for a minor traffic violation or a momentary lapse in judgement, and after a small fine and the possibility of steeper penalties for a subsequent violation, most people get back to their law abiding ways. However, there is a […]
DUI With A Child In The Car In Minnesota
Drunk driving is always dangerous, but Minnesota punishes drivers more severely if certain aggravating factors are present. One such factor that can lead to an enhanced DWI charge is if there are children in your vehicle at the time you are arrested for DWI. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the possible […]
