This is a guest blog courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com. Most people believe DUI convictions are straightforward – you get pulled over, blow above the legal limit, and automatically spend the night in jail while hunting down some expert DWI lawyers or DUI accident attorneys. But, they’re not always that simple. There […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 3: The Defenses
We’ve already covered the laws and procedures of a Prescription Drug DWI charge. Now let’s take a look at the possible defenses to a Prescription Drug DWI. A DWI charge carries the same consequences whether the driver is under the influence of alcohol or a prescription drug. However, because of the tentative legal status of […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 2: The Procedures
Oxycontin doesn’t register on a breathalyzer, so how does law enforcement test for drug impairment? While the penalties are the same as for an alcohol DWI offense, the testing procedure for a drug DWI is far different. When a drug DWI is suspected, the officer on duty will call a DRE expert to complete a […]
Hiring a Lawyer vs. Public Defender vs. Self-Representation
When charged with a crime, many people struggle do not know whether to hire an attorney, the public defender, or just represent themselves. It is difficult to make informed, rational decisions when you have little to no knowledge of the justice system. Sometimes, people may think they can handle their legal issues themselves – but […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 1: The Laws
Alcohol and hard drugs aren’t the only substances that can land you a DWI conviction. Driving under the influence of many prescription drugs can also carry the same penalties. Minnesota Statute 169A.20 defines “driving while impaired” to include driving under the influence of… Any amount of controlled substance classified as Schedule I or II; A […]
