This month Scott County Judge, Jerome Abrams, ruled that the controversial Intoxilyzer 5000 breath testing machine is reliable in Minnesota DWI cases. The Intoxilyzer 5000 has long been the standard breath test machine used by the state for testing driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). A coalition of Minnesota criminal defense lawyers began a legal battle […]
Minnesota DWI: Consequences
Minnesota has the third most DWIs per capita of any state in the country. All Minnesota drivers need to be aware of the consequences of drunk driving before they get behind the wheel. Consider these consequences before you consider drinking and driving. Criminal Consequences: Criminal consequences of a MN DWI charge include: bail and conditions […]
How a DWI Charge Impacts Your Insurance Rates in Minnesota
Guest Blog written by Insurance Expert, Harlan Rossmann Everyone knows that a DWI charge affects your driving privileges in Minnesota, but what most people don’t anticipate is the impact on their auto insurance costs. It may take your insurance company 6 – 12 months to check your record and set up your policy to cancel. […]
Appelman Law Firm Attorneys Present on the Consequences of DWI at Normandale College
On February 8, 2011, the attorneys at Appelman Law Firm presented on the consequences of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) at Normandale Community College’s “Success Day.” The presentation outlined the laws that constitute a Minnesota DWI, as well as the criminal, civil, and emotional consequences of receiving a DWI charge. The attorneys also investigated the rights […]
DWI Suspect Acquitted on Drunk-to-Keep-Warm Defense
A Missouri man was acquitted of a suspected DWI after claiming that he got drunk after he crashed his vehicle into a culvert, not before. The incident occurred in February, 2010. Thomas Drummond explained to the court that he had been driving home after a night out with friends when icy road conditions caused him […]
