On May 5th, the Animal Humane Society will be hosting its annual 5-mile Walk for Animals. Appelman Law Firm is an avid participant in the event and after months of fundraising, we will be making the trek on Saturday morning in Golden Valley. In honor of the upcoming event, today we are going to […]
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Minneapolis DUI Lawyer
In Minnesota it is illegal to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more. A driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more can be charged with a Minnesota DUI. Contact […]
Minnesota Will Require Ignition Interlock Device for DWI Offenders
Effective July 1, 2011, new legislation passed by Governor Tim Pawlenty will require all Minnesota DWI offenders whose alcohol-concentration levels test .16 and above to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicle. The ignition interlock is a car device which analyzes the breath alcohol content of the driver before allowing the car to start. The […]
Minnesota DWIs are Enhanceable
A Minnesota DWI is an “enhanceable” offense, meaning certain factors can increase the charges of a Minnesota drunk driving offense. Depending on which aggravating factors the driver is accused of, the level of severity of the offense will vary. If the driver is accused of any of the following circumstances, the charges will increase: The […]
Does My BAC Level Matter In A DWI Case?
Not all drunk driving charges are the same, and there are certain factors that can influence how you are charged if you are caught driving while intoxicated. We’ve talked about aggravating DWI factors on the blog in the past, which include having a previous DWI within the last 10 years or having a minor in […]