Everyone knows that drunk driving is a risky choice that can have life altering consequences, and it’s no surprise that DUIs are more problematic in some areas than in others. To get a better idea of where you’re most likely to run into a drunk driver or in which state you’re more likely to pay out […]
Nearly 1,000 Cited During Distracted Driving Crackdown
Despite warnings that extra enforcement would be on the road, nearly 1,000 Minnesotans were cited during the recent statewide distracted driving crackdown, which ran from April 11-17. Like always, there were more than a few interesting citation stories. Here’s a look at some of the more bizarre traffic stops that occurred during the week-long crackdown: […]
Is “I Smell Marijuana” Probable Cause To Search Your Car?
A reader recently posed the following question to us in the comments section in one of our blogs: “If an officer states that your car ‘smells like marijuana,” does that give him probable cause to search your vehicle for drugs or other substances?” We’ll talk the general sense of this question on the blog. For better […]
Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Implied Consent Case
As we mentioned earlier this week, the US Supreme Court has decided to take a look at the controversially Implied Consent Law in Minnesota. The case went in front of the justices yesterday, and they were treated to more than 60 minutes of oral arguments about the legality of the law. Reading the recap in […]
What Is A DWI In Minnesota?
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Talk featuring the musings of criminal defense attorney Avery Appelman! In this installment of Whiteboard Talk, Avery explains the elements of a DWI in Minnesota. Like a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, there are a lot of ingredients that go into a DWI charge and conviction. Avery […]
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