The 4th of July holiday weekend is almost here, so close that we can almost smell the brats on the grill. If you’re going to a barbecue or headed to the lake this weekend, make sure you have a safe way to get home, because police are expected to have an enhanced presence on the […]
DUIs in Minnesota and Across The United States
Roughly one in seven Minnesotans have a DUI on their record, but drunk driving isn’t just a problem in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Drunk driving is problematic throughout the United States with more and more people being charged with it. Different DUI laws in different states means you should go to your local lawyer […]
Diving Into Minnesota’s 2015 DUI Statistics
Late last week the Minnesota Department of Public Safety released its annual report on drunk driving in the state. The report dives deep into the issue of drunk driving in Minnesota, and it explores how the numbers stack up to years past. Today, we take a closer look at some of the key findings of […]
DUI Punishment in Minnesota Over The Years
Believe it or not, drunk driving has only been prosecuted in Minnesota for 105 years. The Minnesota legislature first made it illegal to “drive while in an intoxicated manner” in 1911, but the law has certainly evolved from there. Today, we take a closer look at how DUI laws have been adopted and tweaked 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 […]
