Beginning in December, some Minnesota police officers will begin using two new roadside devices to determine if someone is driving under the influence of drugs. The two new roadside tests (the SoToxa Oral Fluid Mobile Analyzer and the Drager DrugTest 5000) are part of a pilot program that is being overseen by the Minnesota Office […]
Legal Help After A Thanksgiving DWI In Minnesota
The upcoming stretch of days that includes Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the weekend is usually a busy time for Minnesotans and for the team at Appelman Law Firm. There is oftentimes a lot of time off, travel and alcohol consumption during this stretch of days, and if you make some poor decisions, you […]
Do Minors Have To Blow Into A Breathalyzer When Asked By Police?
If police suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they may ask the driver to blow into a breathalyzer to determine their blood alcohol concentration. Drivers are well within their rights to refuse to blow into a breathalyzer, but doing so will trigger an Implied Consent violation, so you need to evaluate […]
What Is A DWI Omnibus Hearing?
If you are arrested and charged with a DWI, you will go through a few steps before your trial. The first step is an arraignment, where you will be read the charges against you. The next step is known as the omnibus hearing, which is a hearing to settle certain matters before trial. It is […]
How The Observation Period Affects DWI Test Results
If police conduct a traffic stop and believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they can’t just remove you from the vehicle and force you to take a breath test within minutes of pulling you over. Among other things, Minnesota requires that an “Observation Period” be held before a suspect provides a […]
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