Eric Rice

DWI Omnibus Hearing In a DWI case, the omnibus hearing is usually the middle step. Most matters start with an arraignment, which is where you learn the charges against you and are advised of your rights in a criminal proceeding. After arraignment, most courts will set an omnibus hearing, which is sometimes called a pretrial […]

DWI Tests What is a DWI Breath Test? The most common DWI test in Minnesota is a breath test. Sometimes, people will take one breath test at the scene and then be asked to take another at the police station or jail. While both of these tests are breath tests, one is able to be […]

Winning a DWI Case with a DWI Lawyer If you are charged with a DWI, a Minnesota DWI lawyer can help find effective defenses. Here are some general defenses that may be available. But, each case is unique and the availability and effectiveness of each defense depends on the facts of a particular case. Bad […]

What is a DWI? In Minnesota, a DWI is a criminal offense of driving while impaired. Minnesota Statutes 169A.20 makes a crime to operate vehicles after consuming alcohol. What causes a DWI? A DWI can occur in multiple ways. It is a crime to drive a car or be in physical control of one with […]

Just because you get a judgment against someone doesn’t mean that you automatically get the money. Often, collecting on a judgment can be as difficult as getting the judgment in the first place. This is especially true when the debtor has assets in another state. So, how do you collect on a foreign judgment in […]

Looking to sell a business? The process can bring a lot of questions as it’s not as simple as making a Craiglist post and hoping to find a potential buyer. Here is a general overview of the process. More detailed information on each process will be coming in future posts: Step 1: Getting the Business […]

After an arrest for DWI, many people have questions about whether the tests were necessary and what they mean. Here is some information about how the testing occurs and what you should know about it. Why did I have to take two different breath tests for DWI? Often, the police will ask you to take […]

If you are charged with crime, you’ll usually get a date for a first appearance. This hearing is also called an arraignment, Rule 5, or Rule 8 hearing. So, what happens at this hearing? Can I go to jail at a first appearance or arraignment? Typically, no. Unless you show the court that there is […]

An expungement allows you to seal a criminal record so that it cannot be used by employers, landlords, or other parties against you. Minnesota recently changed its expungement laws to make it easier for petitioners to get an exupngement. The new laws also allow a court to seal more records than may have been available […]

Minnesota DWI Test Refusal Law Upheld as Constitutional In State v. Bernard, the Minnesota Supreme Court considered whether a Minnesota law criminalizing refusal to take a DWI breath test was unconstitutional. The Court held that the law does not violate a person’s fundamental rights under the constitution, and the refusal law is a reasonable means to […]